1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R75 OAM
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08/08/1997. Recorded mileage 166,638 miles. MOT valid until 27/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,638 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
R75 OAM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 166,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (33 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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R75 OAM Mileage History
- 10/07/200630,317 mi
- 19/07/200737,537 mi+7,220 mi
- 11/07/200842,875 mi+5,338 mi
- 13/07/200946,815 mi+3,940 mi
- 12/07/201050,922 mi+4,107 mi
- 12/07/201155,235 mi+4,313 mi
- 23/07/201259,650 mi+4,415 mi
- 15/04/201365,167 mi+5,517 mi
- 17/04/201473,820 mi+8,653 mi
- 20/10/2021133,804 mi+59,984 mi
- 22/10/2022128,887 mi-4,917 mi
- 23/10/2023106,226 mi-22,661 mi
- 23/10/2023106,226 mi
- 27/10/2025166,638 mi+60,412 mi
Average of roughly 7,064 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R75 OAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R75 OAM) between July 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (33 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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