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309 DLK

1997 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,189 mi
Last recorded76,189 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration309 DLK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 76,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 74,587 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 73,271 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 71,651 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 71,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,292 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 63,132 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,372 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,336 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 46,842 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 45,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 45,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 45,332 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2010 43,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake travel adjustment

Pass 1 Jun 2009 43,548 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 42,705 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 39,404 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 36,102 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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309 DLK is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 309 DLK, 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.

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What year was 309 DLK registered?

309 DLK is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is 309 DLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 309 DLK shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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