1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R892 AEV
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 08/08/1997. Recorded mileage 67,595 miles. MOT valid until 07/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,595 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2793cc
R892 AEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 67,595 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R892 AEV Mileage History
- 01/08/202365,189 mi
- 01/08/202466,010 mi+821 mi
- 06/08/202466,018 mi+8 mi
- 05/08/202566,863 mi+845 mi
- 03/08/202667,595 mi+732 mi
Average of roughly 800 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R892 AEV 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 (R892 AEV) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 2026 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing ant roll bar bracket for D/ bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii”.
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