BMW 3 SERIES (2000)
MOT & Tax Status for W97PDD
Outstanding Safety Recall
The DVSA reports that this vehicle has an active manufacturer recall which has not yet been completed. Recalls are issued for safety-critical defects and repairs are carried out free of charge by any main dealer. Contact the manufacturer with the VIN to arrange the work before driving or purchasing this vehicle.
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Due 01 Sep 2026
Not valid
Expires 11 Mar 2026
Colour
BLUE
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Vehicle Specifications
Model
3 SERIES
Fuel Type
PETROL
Engine Size
1,895 cc
First Registered
Mar 2000
First Used on Road
28 Mar 2000
Wheelplan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issued
28 Sep 2025
Safety Recall
Yes (action required)
Export Marker
No
Tyre Size
205/55R16 H 91
Fitted to front and rear
Width
205 mm
Tread width
Profile
55%
Sidewall
Wheel
16"
Rim
Speed H
130 mph
Max speed
Load 91
615 kg
Per tyre
What do these numbers mean?
Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:
- 225 is the tread width in millimetres.
- 45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
- R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
- W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
- 91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).
Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.
About W97PDD
Registration W97PDD is a 2000 blue BMW 3 SERIES with a 1,895cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 26 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.
The MOT for W97PDD expired on 11 March 2026, 130 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.
Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 September 2026, 44 days from today.
The vehicle has 24 MOT tests on record, including 19 passes and 5 failures, with 63 defects or advisories noted across the history.
Latest recorded mileage was 103,633 miles on 05 March 2025. The vehicle has covered an average of 2,550 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.
This summary is generated from live DVLA and DVSA records for W97PDD. It is intended as guidance only. Always verify independently before any purchase.
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MOT History 24 tests
- MOT test number
- 144497067745
- Expiry date
- 11 Mar 2026
- Mileage recorded
- 103,633 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 500858170297
- Mileage recorded
- 103,618 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 652097120026
- Expiry date
- 11 Mar 2025
- Mileage recorded
- 99,126 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 493090445059
- Expiry date
- 08 Mar 2024
- Mileage recorded
- 94,520 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 758102602096
- Mileage recorded
- 94,520 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 545574476920
- Expiry date
- 08 Mar 2023
- Mileage recorded
- 93,381 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 170882919737
- Mileage recorded
- 93,381 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 557958689374
- Expiry date
- 08 Mar 2022
- Mileage recorded
- 91,655 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 184442766101
- Expiry date
- 08 Mar 2021
- Mileage recorded
- 90,359 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 960402027480
- Mileage recorded
- 90,359 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 533204582783
- Expiry date
- 08 Mar 2020
- Mileage recorded
- 89,204 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 180708662208
- Expiry date
- 08 Mar 2019
- Mileage recorded
- 87,700 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 236356930447
- Expiry date
- 08 Mar 2018
- Mileage recorded
- 85,385 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 503505182429
- Expiry date
- 08 Mar 2017
- Mileage recorded
- 83,852 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 715061325011
- Expiry date
- 04 Feb 2016
- Mileage recorded
- 80,918 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 746082934009
- Expiry date
- 04 Feb 2015
- Mileage recorded
- 79,145 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 979756133057
- Expiry date
- 04 Feb 2014
- Mileage recorded
- 77,059 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 548886433014
- Mileage recorded
- 77,059 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 496537412034
- Expiry date
- 16 Jan 2013
- Mileage recorded
- 73,944 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 956680511041
- Expiry date
- 09 Jan 2012
- Mileage recorded
- 71,896 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 664578100034
- Expiry date
- 08 Jan 2011
- Mileage recorded
- 70,276 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 111426909003
- Expiry date
- 08 Jan 2010
- Mileage recorded
- 66,076 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 762529908097
- Expiry date
- 08 Jan 2009
- Mileage recorded
- 56,547 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
- MOT test number
- 140939276140
- Expiry date
- 27 Jun 2007
- Mileage recorded
- 55,991 MI
- Registration at time of test
- W97PDD
- Data source
- DVSA
Data last updated: 18 Jul 2026 at 21:53. Run a fresh check for the latest data.