1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R181 AWT
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 76,915 miles. MOT valid until 18/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R181 AWT Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 76,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R181 AWT Mileage History
- 25/07/200624,438 mi
- 03/08/200624,491 mi+53 mi
- 30/07/200726,451 mi+1,960 mi
- 28/08/200828,763 mi+2,312 mi
- 01/09/200931,091 mi+2,328 mi
- 03/09/200931,091 mi
- 20/08/201032,658 mi+1,567 mi
- 18/08/201135,815 mi+3,157 mi
- 05/09/201237,409 mi+1,594 mi
- 20/08/201338,689 mi+1,280 mi
- 20/08/201338,689 mi
- 02/10/201439,692 mi+1,003 mi
- 25/09/201543,387 mi+3,695 mi
- 30/09/201543,418 mi+31 mi
- 13/10/201645,080 mi+1,662 mi
- 28/07/201746,693 mi+1,613 mi
- 28/07/201746,694 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/201848,698 mi+2,004 mi
- 19/08/201950,483 mi+1,785 mi
- 23/07/202053,160 mi+2,677 mi
- 03/08/202157,740 mi+4,580 mi
- 03/08/202157,740 mi
- 27/07/202261,766 mi+4,026 mi
- 01/08/202365,993 mi+4,227 mi
- 08/08/202366,011 mi+18 mi
- 31/07/202470,301 mi+4,290 mi
- 29/07/202573,871 mi+3,570 mi
- 23/07/202676,915 mi+3,044 mi
Average of roughly 2,625 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
R181 AWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R181 AWT) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside front brake application uneven lower effort (3.7.B.2)”.
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