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BMW
323I (1997)

critical checks

valid MOT found
354 days remaining expires 15th Jun 2027

valid road tax found
248 days remaining due 1st Mar 2027


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outstanding finance

Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 8,200 cases in the comprehensive checks we ran in the last 90 days!
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
Types of vehicle debt are HP, PCP, PCH, lease or bill of sale. The finance company typically own these vehicles, not the driver, they could repossess it. Therefore it's vital to check the finance status before buying.
stolen

You certainly don't want to get involved with a stolen vehicle, that's a nightmare! If stopped by the police you could be left massively out of pocket when they seize the vehicle.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
mycarcheck found over 1,700 vehicles with a stolen record in their history in the last 90 days.
write-off or scrapped

It's essential to establish if a car has been involved in a serious crash. If it has, for safety you'll need to know if any damage was repairable. Also previous write-offs generally cost a lot less than a non-accident damaged car.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 15,400 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
During the last 90 days we found that more than 15,400 vehicles we ran checks against had write-off records that a buyer may not have known about.
import or export

During the last 90 days we found that more than 9,800 vehicles we ran checks against had import/export records that a buyer may not have known about.
advisory checks

Also included are essential pre-purchase checks such as details of previous ownership, plate and colour changes, engine number, and the VIN confirmation.

recorded use

mileage record

16th Jun 2026
0 miles (MOT)
17th May 2025
0 miles (MOT)
18th May 2024
0 miles (MOT)
13th Oct 2022
141,634 miles (MOT)
5th Oct 2021
131,580 miles (MOT)
3rd Oct 2020
110,000 miles (MOT)
8th Aug 2020
109,000 miles (DVLA)
19th Jul 2020
108,000 miles (DVLA)
12th Mar 2019
0 miles (MOT)
6th Apr 2018
102,930 miles (MOT)
3rd Apr 2017
100,753 miles (MOT)
4th Apr 2016
98,483 miles (MOT)
1st Apr 2016
0 miles (MOT)
17th Mar 2015
797,437 miles (MOT)
17th Mar 2014
96,212 miles (MOT)
15th Mar 2013
94,054 miles (MOT)
13th Mar 2013
94,054 miles (MOT)
15th Mar 2012
88,224 miles (MOT)
14th Mar 2012
88,224 miles (MOT)
1st Mar 2011
85,784 miles (MOT)
6th Mar 2010
84,865 miles (MOT)
2nd Mar 2010
0 miles (MOT)
7th Mar 2009
83,708 miles (MOT)
1st Mar 2008
81,885 miles (MOT)
24th Feb 2007
79,980 miles (MOT)
4th Mar 2006
77,024 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
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MOT status & history

MOT Status
Valid: Expires 15th Jun 2027
Date
16th Jun 2026
Result
Passed
Odometer
Expiry
15th Jun 2027
Advisory Notice
Central Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notice
Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Date
17th May 2025
Result
Passed
Odometer
Expiry
17th May 2026
Minor
Offside Front Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Date
18th May 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
Expiry
17th May 2025
Date
13th Oct 2022
Result
Passed
Odometer
141634 miles
Expiry
12th Oct 2023
Date
5th Oct 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
131580 miles
Expiry
5th Oct 2022
Date
3rd Oct 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
110000 miles
Expiry
5th Oct 2021
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Inner Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notice
Aftermarket Catilist Fitted
Date
12th Mar 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
Expiry
5th Oct 2020
Date
6th Apr 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
102930 miles
Expiry
5th Apr 2019
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
6th Apr 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
102930 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Date
3rd Apr 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
100753 miles
Expiry
3rd Apr 2018
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
3rd Apr 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
100753 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Fail
Offside Front Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Near Jacking Point (6.1.b.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Date
4th Apr 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
98483 miles
Expiry
3rd Apr 2017
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Rusty (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Rusty (3.5.1i)
Date
1st Apr 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Rusty (3.5.1i)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Rusty (3.5.1i)
Date
17th Mar 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
797437 miles
Expiry
17th Mar 2016
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Date
17th Mar 2015
Result
Failed
Odometer
797437 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content Excessive (7.3.b.1b)
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
Date
17th Mar 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
96212 miles
Expiry
17th Mar 2015
Date
17th Mar 2014
Result
Failed
Odometer
96212 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Fail
Front Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
Pass With Rectification At Station
Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
Date
15th Mar 2013
Result
Passed
Odometer
94054 miles
Expiry
17th Mar 2014
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered
Car Needs Tracking
User Entered
Wipers Starting To Smear
Date
13th Mar 2013
Result
Failed
Odometer
94054 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Fail
Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Body Has A Sharp Edge Caused By Damage (6.1.c.1)
Fail
Power Steering Pump Leaking From A Failed Component (2.3.3b)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
User Entered
Car Needs Tracking
User Entered
Wipers Starting To Smear
Date
15th Mar 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
88224 miles
Expiry
17th Mar 2013
Date
14th Mar 2012
Result
Failed
Odometer
88224 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Fail
Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
Fail
Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
Date
1st Mar 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
85784 miles
Expiry
17th Mar 2012
Date
6th Mar 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
84865 miles
Expiry
17th Mar 2011
Date
2nd Mar 2010
Result
Failed
Odometer
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Offside Front Suspension Arm Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Date
7th Mar 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
83708 miles
Expiry
17th Mar 2010
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
User Entered
Both Front Tyres Getting Low
User Entered
Slight Play In N/s/f Ball Joint
Date
1st Mar 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
81885 miles
Expiry
17th Mar 2009
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
Advisory Notice
Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Damaged (3.6.b.2c)
Date
24th Feb 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
79980 miles
Expiry
17th Mar 2008
Date
4th Mar 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
77024 miles
Expiry
17th Mar 2007
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valuation data

current values

An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
Valuations are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.
value history
from previous checks on this vehicle

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Valuation history is not available for this vehicle.
change over time

An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for the valuation. Calculation based upon an original value of Not Available, current value of Not Available and age of 10404 days.
Valuations, original pricing or age data are not available for this vehicle. Vehicle models which are new to the market, or which are not sold in sufficient volumes, cannot be valued accurately.

running costs

fuel efficiency

Extra Urban
0 mpg
Urban Cold
0 mpg
road tax

Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Mar 2027
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£206
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£375
6 months (Direct Debit)
£197
12 months (Direct Debit)
£394
Details for this vehicle are shown as provided by our data sources, for example the manufacturer and dvla.
Details for this vehicle have not been provided from the manufacturer or dvla.

specifications

original details

Manufactured
31st Dec 1997
Registration
17th Apr 1997
Current Colour
Blue
Original Colour
Blue
Country of Origin
Germany
Model Variant
323I CPE
Model Variant Setup Date
1st Apr 1995
Model Variant Visibility Date
1st Apr 1995
Series
E36
vehicle body

Articulation
Rigid
Number of Axles
2
Body Type
Coupe
Number of Doors
2
Drive Type
4X2
performance & engine

Make
Bmw
Fuel
Petrol
Euro Status
Not Available
Transmission
Manual
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
2.5L
Size
2494 cc
Max Speed
141 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
8 seconds
Horse Power
168 bhp
Peak Power
5500 rpm
Torque
180.8 lb-ft
Peak Torque
3950 rpm
Location
Front
Driving Axle
Rear
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline
Number of Cylinders
6
Delivery
Normal
Description
M1BMRBCDPAB
Specification data for this vehicle is shown as recorded in our data sources, for example from the manufacturer and dvla.
Specification data for this vehicle has not been provided in the registration from the manufacturer.
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model insights
BMW 323I
You can run a car check report and generate lots of lovely information all about your vehicle, but what does it all mean? Using the huge amounts of data we have on UK vehicles our experts at mycarcheck.com have come up with some invaluable insights into the UK car market. We have searched our data base to find vehicles that are the same (or similar) make, model and age, so whether you are buying, selling or just browsing, you know how your vehicle compares to other matching or similar vehicles.
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
Is that vehicle you are considering purchasing really a bargain or is it overpriced? Here at mycarcheck.com we know that knowledge is power!
- The most popular colour is Blue.
- Looking for something a little rarer? Consider White/black, we only saw 1 of them.
- The most common fuel type was Petrol.
- We saw engines of size 2.5L more than any other.

Blue
35.18%
Silver
19.95%
Black
14.29%
Green
13.21%
Red
7.14%
Purple
4.85%
White
2.70%
Grey
1.75%

2000
2.56%
1999
25.20%
1998
32.21%
1997
24.80%
1996
9.84%
1995
4.04%

2494cc
97.57%
2500cc
0.94%

Petrol
99.87%

0
1.75%
1
3.77%
2
8.36%
3
8.09%
4
9.97%
5
10.92%
6
10.78%
7
8.63%
8
7.41%
9
6.74%
10
6.06%
11
6.06%
12
3.23%
13
2.16%
14
2.16%
15
1.48%
16
1.08%
17
0.67%

50k … 60k
1.55%
60k … 70k
1.55%
70k … 80k
2.96%
80k … 90k
5.78%
90k … 100k
5.08%
100k … 110k
9.59%
110k … 120k
8.18%
120k … 130k
9.73%
130k … 140k
11.14%
140k … 150k
11.42%
150k … 160k
8.18%
160k … 170k
6.91%
170k … 180k
5.78%
180k … 190k
3.24%
190k … 200k
2.82%
200k … 210k
1.97%
210k … 220k
0.99%
220k … 230k
0.71%













