1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R430 APP
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 99,789 miles. MOT valid until 10/08/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,789 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
R430 APP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 99,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R430 APP Mileage History
- 09/08/202396,317 mi
- 07/08/202497,365 mi+1,048 mi
- 06/08/202598,700 mi+1,335 mi
- 06/08/202598,700 mi
- 06/08/202699,789 mi+1,089 mi
Average of roughly 1,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R430 APP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R430 APP) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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