1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · R903 ARD
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 120,115 miles. MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R903 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 120,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R903 ARD Mileage History
- 13/09/2023118,939 mi
- 13/09/2024119,277 mi+338 mi
- 03/09/2025119,748 mi+471 mi
- 25/11/2025119,763 mi+15 mi
- 17/08/2026120,115 mi+352 mi
Average of roughly 402 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R903 ARD 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 (R903 ARD) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both wing repeaters (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
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