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4065 AH

1997 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

123,781 mi
Last recorded123,781 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4065 AH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 123,781 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 122,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 122,337 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 121,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 121,370 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 120,986 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 120,545 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 119,516 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 119,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 117,809 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2017 115,903 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 113,740 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 110,211 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 107,294 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 105,199 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 105,199 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2012 103,352 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 99,619 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 93,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 May 2009 88,175 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2008 83,078 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 79,173 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 75,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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4065 AH is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 4065 AH, 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 4065 AH registered?

4065 AH is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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