1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R56 DGF
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 27/08/1997. Recorded mileage 149,275 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,275 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1896cc
R56 DGF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2024
- 149,275 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R56 DGF Mileage History
- 20/06/2022183,312 mi
- 01/02/2024148,269 mi-35,043 mi
- 17/08/2024148,439 mi+170 mi
- 30/10/2024149,275 mi+836 mi
Average of roughly -14,411 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R56 DGF 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 (R56 DGF) between June 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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