1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R712 ACA
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 185,303 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/03/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R712 ACA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2010
- 185,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
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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R712 ACA Mileage History
- 04/03/2006170,980 mi
- 16/03/2007178,079 mi+7,099 mi
- 04/08/2009182,165 mi+4,086 mi
- 05/08/2009182,168 mi+3 mi
- 04/08/2010185,303 mi+3,135 mi
Average of roughly 3,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R712 ACA 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 (R712 ACA) between March 2006 and August 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
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