1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R477 APP
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 181,840 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/08/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,840 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
R477 APP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 181,840 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 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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R477 APP Mileage History
- 14/03/2022179,139 mi
- 02/04/2022179,193 mi+54 mi
- 03/04/2022179,198 mi+5 mi
- 13/02/2026181,840 mi+2,642 mi
Average of roughly 689 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R477 APP 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 (R477 APP) between March 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 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: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor jacking point area (”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor jacking point area ”.
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