1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R441 ARD
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 104,994 miles. MOT valid until 23/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/03/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,994 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R441 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R441 ARD Mileage History
- 19/02/2024104,391 mi
- 20/02/2024104,393 mi+2 mi
- 10/04/2025104,994 mi+601 mi
Average of roughly 530 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R441 ARD 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 (R441 ARD) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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