1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R645 CGK
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 150,772 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,772 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R645 CGK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 150,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R645 CGK Mileage History
- 01/06/200561,394 mi
- 01/06/200561,394 mi
- 27/10/200674,083 mi+12,689 mi
- 22/10/200780,541 mi+6,458 mi
- 27/10/200894,100 mi+13,559 mi
- 31/10/200894,127 mi+27 mi
- 28/10/2009105,267 mi+11,140 mi
- 01/11/2010110,202 mi+4,935 mi
- 11/10/2011118,172 mi+7,970 mi
- 16/10/2012123,769 mi+5,597 mi
- 22/10/2012123,884 mi+115 mi
- 18/10/2013129,115 mi+5,231 mi
- 09/12/2014136,445 mi+7,330 mi
- 21/12/2015138,885 mi+2,440 mi
- 22/12/2015138,886 mi+1 mi
- 18/12/2016141,252 mi+2,366 mi
- 20/12/2016141,254 mi+2 mi
- 22/12/2017143,703 mi+2,449 mi
- 22/12/2017143,703 mi
- 18/01/2019145,951 mi+2,248 mi
- 21/01/2019145,952 mi+1 mi
- 24/01/2020149,030 mi+3,078 mi
- 14/06/2024149,151 mi+121 mi
- 07/02/2026150,772 mi+1,621 mi
Average of roughly 4,320 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R645 CGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R645 CGK) between June 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (35 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 98 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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