1997 BMW 3 Series 1.8L Petrol · R83 VBY
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 53,907 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,907 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
R83 VBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 53,907 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: Average
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R83 VBY Mileage History
- 09/10/202351,193 mi
- 07/04/202552,121 mi+928 mi
- 09/04/202552,121 mi
- 10/04/202653,903 mi+1,782 mi
- 10/04/202653,907 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 1,084 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R83 VBY 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 (R83 VBY) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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