1997 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · R947 PPE
1997 BMW 3 Series (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 50,858 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2012.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 May 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R947 PPE Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2011
- 50,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R947 PPE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (R947 PPE) between October 2006 and October 2011.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
R947 PPE Mileage History
- 14/10/200640,203 mi
- 14/10/200640,203 mi
- 19/02/200842,243 mi+2,040 mi
- 29/01/201046,876 mi+4,633 mi
- 30/01/201046,885 mi+9 mi
- 25/08/201047,688 mi+803 mi
- 03/09/201047,689 mi+1 mi
- 22/10/201150,858 mi+3,169 mi
Average of roughly 2,122 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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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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