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BMW
323I AUTO (1997)

critical checks

valid MOT found
10 days remaining expires 22nd Mar 2025

valid road tax found
81 days remaining due 1st Jun 2025


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outstanding finance

Millions of UK vehicles have outstanding finance, mycarcheck found more than 5,400 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 14,200 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 14,200 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 8,300 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

11th Mar 2024
153,152 miles (MOT)
23rd Mar 2023
152,704 miles (MOT)
22nd Mar 2023
152,700 miles (MOT)
10th Aug 2021
150,339 miles (MOT)
9th Aug 2021
150,336 miles (MOT)
1st Jul 2020
149,222 miles (MOT)
11th Jun 2019
147,297 miles (MOT)
25th May 2018
144,654 miles (MOT)
24th May 2018
144,654 miles (MOT)
8th Jun 2017
142,863 miles (MOT)
7th Jun 2017
142,863 miles (MOT)
29th Apr 2016
139,682 miles (MOT)
28th Apr 2016
139,682 miles (MOT)
6th May 2015
136,527 miles (MOT)
6th May 2014
133,779 miles (MOT)
8th Nov 2012
131,097 miles (MOT)
2nd Aug 2011
128,818 miles (MOT)
3rd Aug 2010
126,175 miles (MOT)
7th Aug 2009
123,893 miles (MOT)
11th Jun 2008
121,025 miles (MOT)
30th Apr 2007
118,930 miles (MOT)
12th Apr 2006
116,085 miles (MOT)
Make sure to check that the most recent recorded mileage roughly matches the vehicle's odometer before buying the vehicle.
We highlight in red when a vehicle mileage has decreased, check to see if this is suspicious. Sometimes this is just the result of rounding.
DVLA records are particularly prone to rounding / errors as they are provided by the general public.
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mileage insights

Most recent mileage record
153,152 miles
Estimated current mileage
153,616 miles
Estimated annual mileage
461 miles
MOT status & history

MOT Status
Valid: Expires 22nd Mar 2025
Date
11th Mar 2024
Result
Passed
Odometer
153152 miles
Expiry
22nd Mar 2025
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Jacking Point Corroded
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Rigid Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
Advisory Notice
Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective Silencer Outer Bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Minor
Offside Rear Position Lamp With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Minor
Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Jacking Point Corroded
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Date
23rd Mar 2023
Result
Passed
Odometer
152704 miles
Expiry
22nd Mar 2024
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside And Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Nearside And Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Advisory Notice
Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Date
22nd Mar 2023
Result
Failed
Odometer
152700 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside And Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Notice
Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Nearside And Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Nearside And Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Date
10th Aug 2021
Result
Passed
Odometer
150339 miles
Expiry
9th Aug 2022
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Offside Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Engine & Under Covers.
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Offside Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Offside Front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Minor
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Offside Front. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Date
9th Aug 2021
Result
Failed
Odometer
150336 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Minor
Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Offside Front. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Offside Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Offside Front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Offside Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Engine & Under Covers.
Date
1st Jul 2020
Result
Passed
Odometer
149222 miles
Expiry
30th Jun 2021
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Date
11th Jun 2019
Result
Passed
Odometer
147297 miles
Expiry
10th Dec 2020
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Jacking Point Corroded.
Advisory Notice
Engine & Under Covers Fitted.
Date
11th Jun 2019
Result
Failed
Odometer
147297 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Jacking Point Corroded.
Major
Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notice
Engine & Under Covers Fitted.
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Date
25th May 2018
Result
Passed
Odometer
144654 miles
Expiry
7th Jun 2019
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Jacking Point Corroded.
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Offside Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notice
Engine & Under Covers Fitted.
Date
24th May 2018
Result
Failed
Odometer
144654 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Major
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (1.6 (b))
Major
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notice
Engine & Under Covers Fitted.
Major
Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Offside Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Jacking Point Corroded.
Date
8th Jun 2017
Result
Passed
Odometer
142863 miles
Expiry
7th Jun 2018
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated & Offside Front (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Jacking Point Slight Corroded
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules & Offside Rear (3.6.b.4e)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement & Offside Front (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Cracking.
Date
7th Jun 2017
Result
Failed
Odometer
142863 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Jacking Point Slight Corroded
Fail
Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated & Offside Front (3.6.b.4d)
Advisory Notice
Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Cracking.
Advisory Notice
Nearside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules & Offside Rear (3.6.b.4e)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement & Offside Front (2.4.g.2)
Date
29th Apr 2016
Result
Passed
Odometer
139682 miles
Expiry
5th May 2017
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Starting To Crack
Advisory Notice
Nearside Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated & Offside Front (3.6.b.4d)
Date
28th Apr 2016
Result
Failed
Odometer
139682 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Advisory Notice
Offside & Nearside Rear Tyres Starting To Crack
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
Fail
Anti-lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
Fail
Offside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
Advisory Notice
Nearside Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated & Offside Front (3.6.b.4d)
Fail
Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
Date
6th May 2015
Result
Passed
Odometer
136527 miles
Expiry
5th May 2016
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered
Nearside & Offside Front Tyres & Offside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack.
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
Advisory Notice
Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
Date
6th May 2014
Result
Passed
Odometer
133779 miles
Expiry
5th May 2015
Advisory Notice
Nearside Front Anti-roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
Date
8th Nov 2012
Result
Passed
Odometer
131097 miles
Expiry
7th Nov 2013
Date
2nd Aug 2011
Result
Passed
Odometer
128818 miles
Expiry
6th Aug 2012
Date
3rd Aug 2010
Result
Passed
Odometer
126175 miles
Expiry
6th Aug 2011
User Entered
Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Worn
Date
7th Aug 2009
Result
Passed
Odometer
123893 miles
Expiry
6th Aug 2010
User Entered
N/s O/s Rear Tyres Cracking Around Side Walls
Date
11th Jun 2008
Result
Passed
Odometer
121025 miles
Expiry
10th Jun 2009
User Entered
O/s Rear Tyre Slight Cracking On Side Wall
Date
30th Apr 2007
Result
Passed
Odometer
118930 miles
Expiry
29th Apr 2008
User Entered
Front Tyres Cracking On Inner Walls
User Entered
Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Wearing
Date
12th Apr 2006
Result
Passed
Odometer
116085 miles
Expiry
11th Apr 2007
Date
12th Apr 2006
Result
Failed
Odometer
116085 miles
Expiry
Not Available
Fail
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
User Entered
Front Discs Wearing
User Entered
Front Wishbone Rear Bushes Wearing
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valuation data

current values

An estimated mileage of Not Available miles was used for latest valuation.
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value history
from previous checks on this vehicle

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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 9933 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

road tax

Tax Status
Taxed: Due 1st Jun 2025
subsequent years
6 months (Non Direct Debit)
£189
12 months (Non Direct Debit)
£345
6 months (Direct Debit)
£181
12 months (Direct Debit)
£362
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.
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specifications

original details

Manufactured
31st Dec 1997
Registration
6th Mar 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
Automatic
Number of Gears
5
Nominal Capacity
2.5L
Size
2494 cc
Max Speed
139 mph
Acceleration (0-62mph)
9 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
M1BMRBCDPAK
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 AUTO
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 Orange, 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
40.20%
Silver
21.57%
Green
15.69%
Black
8.50%
Red
6.86%
Purple
4.90%
White
1.96%

2000
3.59%
1999
26.80%
1998
32.68%
1997
24.51%
1996
9.15%
1995
2.94%

2494cc
97.71%
2500cc
1.63%

Petrol
99.35%
Petrol & Gas
0.65%

0
1.96%
1
6.86%
2
8.17%
3
11.44%
4
10.46%
5
10.13%
6
14.05%
7
8.82%
8
8.17%
9
6.54%
10
3.92%
11
2.29%
12
1.31%
13
1.96%
14
0.98%
16
1.96%
17
0.65%

20k … 30k
0.67%
30k … 40k
1.01%
40k … 50k
2.02%
50k … 60k
4.38%
60k … 70k
5.72%
70k … 80k
4.71%
80k … 90k
7.07%
90k … 100k
8.08%
100k … 110k
11.45%
110k … 120k
9.76%
120k … 130k
11.11%
130k … 140k
12.46%
140k … 150k
7.41%
150k … 160k
4.04%
160k … 170k
4.38%
170k … 180k
3.70%
180k … 190k
1.01%
190k … 200k
0.67%