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813 EAJ

1997 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,529 mi
Last recorded34,529 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration813 EAJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 34,529 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 34,111 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 33,823 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 33,619 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,415 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 33,407 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 33,179 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 32,611 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 32,355 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 32,087 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,766 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2014 31,568 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease cannot fully inspect

Pass 11 Jul 2013 30,763 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease cannot fully inspect

o/s/f steering arm inner joint slight play

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 30,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 28,157 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 28,157 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 23,641 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 20,752 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 19,208 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 18,157 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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813 EAJ is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 813 EAJ, 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 813 EAJ registered?

813 EAJ is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is 813 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 813 EAJ shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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