1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R43 LFG
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 20/08/1997. Recorded mileage 180,296 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/04/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,296 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
R43 LFG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2024
- 180,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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R43 LFG Mileage History
- 25/03/2022179,864 mi
- 25/03/2022179,864 mi
- 24/03/2023180,196 mi+332 mi
- 01/05/2024180,296 mi+100 mi
Average of roughly 205 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R43 LFG 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 (R43 LFG) between March 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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