1997 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · R29 JDK
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 08/08/1997. Recorded mileage 65,718 miles. MOT valid until 15/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,718 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
R29 JDK Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 65,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 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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R29 JDK Mileage History
- 04/09/200614,477 mi
- 31/08/200716,287 mi+1,810 mi
- 12/09/200818,389 mi+2,102 mi
- 14/09/200920,286 mi+1,897 mi
- 15/09/201022,072 mi+1,786 mi
- 01/09/201123,476 mi+1,404 mi
- 07/09/201226,775 mi+3,299 mi
- 19/08/201328,791 mi+2,016 mi
- 21/08/201433,924 mi+5,133 mi
- 08/09/201540,987 mi+7,063 mi
- 13/09/201647,036 mi+6,049 mi
- 05/09/201751,994 mi+4,958 mi
- 05/09/201751,994 mi
- 06/09/201855,809 mi+3,815 mi
- 29/08/201959,297 mi+3,488 mi
- 14/09/202060,401 mi+1,104 mi
- 17/09/202060,457 mi+56 mi
- 14/09/202161,346 mi+889 mi
- 06/09/202262,490 mi+1,144 mi
- 07/09/202262,490 mi
- 15/09/202363,365 mi+875 mi
- 16/09/202464,431 mi+1,066 mi
- 17/09/202464,431 mi
- 11/09/202565,037 mi+606 mi
- 11/09/202565,037 mi
- 15/09/202665,718 mi+681 mi
Average of roughly 2,558 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
R29 JDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R29 JDK) between September 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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