1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · RWM 198
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 37,070 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,070 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
RWM 198 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 37,070 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: 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
RWM 198 Mileage History
- 25/11/202135,154 mi
- 19/08/202336,039 mi+885 mi
- 23/08/202336,063 mi+24 mi
- 06/09/202437,052 mi+989 mi
- 30/04/202537,070 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RWM 198 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 (RWM 198) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (RWM1 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as RWM198.