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214 DP

1997 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

89,522 mi
Last recorded89,522 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration214 DP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,522 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 88,993 miles

Nearside Front corrosion inner wheel arch

Offside Front corrosion by jacking point

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 88,310 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 87,518 miles

Offside Inner step sill corroded by jacking points

Pass 5 Apr 2022 86,578 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 86,578 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 85,871 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 84,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,609 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,385 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 80,382 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 78,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 75,549 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,671 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 66,626 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 63,773 miles

corrosion in both outter sills

Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,948 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,260 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 52,954 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 41,761 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 41,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,343 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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214 DP is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1997 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 110,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 214 DP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 214 DP registered?

214 DP is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is 214 DP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 214 DP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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