1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R446 AWY
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 135,701 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,701 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R446 AWY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/11/2024
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R446 AWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R446 AWY) between June 2007 and November 2024.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan corroded (7.1.1”.
R446 AWY Mileage History
- 10/07/200882,767 mi
- 07/09/2009100,581 mi+17,814 mi
- 09/09/2009100,585 mi+4 mi
- 06/09/2011107,987 mi+7,402 mi
- 28/09/2012113,007 mi+5,020 mi
- 23/09/2013119,964 mi+6,957 mi
- 23/09/2013119,964 mi
- 23/09/2014131,033 mi+11,069 mi
- 23/09/2014131,033 mi
- 27/11/2015136,314 mi+5,281 mi
- 27/11/2015136,314 mi
- 09/03/2019135,701 mi-613 mi
Average of roughly 4,965 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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