1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R191 AHJ
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 76,472 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
R191 AHJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2024
- 76,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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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R191 AHJ Mileage History
- 16/10/202476,461 mi
- 22/10/202476,472 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 683 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R191 AHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R191 AHJ) between October 2024 and October 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))”; “Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))”.
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