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1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R51 EOX

R51 EOX

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 126,136 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/05/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/07/2027)
Recorded Mileage
126,136 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 31/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/07/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
2793cc

R51 EOX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
  • 126,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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R51 EOX Mileage History

  1. 21/02/2023125,688 mi
  2. 21/02/2023125,688 mi
  3. 18/02/2025126,120 mi+432 mi
  4. 23/05/2026126,125 mi+5 mi
  5. 02/06/2026126,136 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R51 EOX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 03:10
MOT Analysis

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 (R51 EOX) between February 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 June 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 (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Fuel pipe leaking fuel filter? (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.

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