1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R458 ARD
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 102,090 miles. MOT valid until 23/11/2026. Taxed until 01/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/09/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,090 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
R458 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 102,090 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 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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R458 ARD Mileage History
- 30/10/202399,126 mi
- 30/10/202399,126 mi
- 28/10/2024101,095 mi+1,969 mi
- 29/10/2024101,099 mi+4 mi
- 29/10/2025102,090 mi+991 mi
Average of roughly 1,483 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R458 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 (R458 ARD) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))”.
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