1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R42 FAN
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 225,519 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 225,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
R42 FAN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 225,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 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: 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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R42 FAN Mileage History
- 01/06/202287,675 mi
- 18/07/2023245,551 mi+157,876 mi
- 20/07/2024215,754 mi-29,797 mi
- 21/07/2025225,519 mi+9,765 mi
Average of roughly 43,923 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R42 FAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R42 FAN) between June 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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