Official DVLA Record

1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R69 AAW

R69 AAW

1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 115,382 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
MOT Status
Valid until 29/09/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
115,382 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/09/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
2793cc

R69 AAW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2024
  • 115,382 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R69 AAW Mileage History

  1. 07/09/2021114,169 mi
  2. 27/09/2022114,388 mi+219 mi
  3. 30/09/2022114,391 mi+3 mi
  4. 01/09/2023114,529 mi+138 mi
  5. 28/09/2024115,382 mi+853 mi

Average of roughly 397 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R69 AAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (R69 AAW) between September 2021 and September 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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