1997 BMW 3 Series 2.8L Petrol · SIB 6377
1997 BMW 3 Series (2.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 112,445 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,445 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SIB 6377 Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 112,445 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (45 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SIB 6377 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (SIB 6377) between March 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (45 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Windscreen (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 94 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner front dust cover split ”; “Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
SIB 6377 Mileage History
- 06/03/200674,951 mi
- 08/06/200779,217 mi+4,266 mi
- 14/07/200884,204 mi+4,987 mi
- 31/07/200987,010 mi+2,806 mi
- 31/07/200987,010 mi
- 29/07/201090,129 mi+3,119 mi
- 09/09/201090,981 mi+852 mi
- 07/09/201194,762 mi+3,781 mi
- 14/02/2013100,546 mi+5,784 mi
- 15/02/2013100,550 mi+4 mi
- 26/02/2014104,550 mi+4,000 mi
- 18/02/2015107,203 mi+2,653 mi
- 25/02/2016108,543 mi+1,340 mi
- 26/02/2016108,543 mi
- 28/02/2017109,721 mi+1,178 mi
- 03/03/2017109,721 mi
- 19/06/2018110,076 mi+355 mi
- 05/07/2019110,135 mi+59 mi
- 24/07/2019110,140 mi+5 mi
- 24/07/2019110,140 mi
- 01/05/2021110,791 mi+651 mi
- 07/09/2022111,328 mi+537 mi
- 26/08/2023113,311 mi+1,983 mi
- 17/09/2024114,910 mi+1,599 mi
- 17/09/2024114,910 mi
- 15/08/2025116,383 mi+1,473 mi
- 21/08/2025116,516 mi+133 mi
- 22/10/2026112,445 mi-4,071 mi
Average of roughly 1,817 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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