1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R49 NKB
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 112,499 miles. MOT valid until 25/03/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,499 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
R49 NKB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 112,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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R49 NKB Mileage History
- 19/08/2022112,082 mi
- 04/08/2023112,387 mi+305 mi
- 25/02/2025112,411 mi+24 mi
- 26/03/2026112,499 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 116 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R49 NKB 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 (R49 NKB) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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