1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R177 BFS
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 106,463 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2494cc
R177 BFS Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2010
- 106,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R177 BFS Mileage History
- 19/07/200690,372 mi
- 10/07/200792,813 mi+2,441 mi
- 11/07/200792,813 mi
- 05/01/200995,618 mi+2,805 mi
- 05/01/200995,618 mi
- 11/11/200998,924 mi+3,306 mi
- 17/11/200998,924 mi
- 23/11/2010106,463 mi+7,539 mi
Average of roughly 3,701 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R177 BFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R177 BFS) between July 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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