1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R68 RPR
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 27/08/1997. Recorded mileage 148,836 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,836 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
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R68 RPR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/11/2024
- 148,836 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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R68 RPR Mileage History
- 01/02/2022139,557 mi
- 11/02/2022139,568 mi+11 mi
- 11/02/2023149,791 mi+10,223 mi
- 15/06/2024148,786 mi-1,005 mi
- 23/11/2024148,836 mi+50 mi
Average of roughly 3,303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R68 RPR MOT History
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 (R68 RPR) between February 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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