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1997 BMW 318 I 1.8L Other · KCZ 4800

KCZ 4800

1997 BMW 318 I (1.8L, other). First registered 10/01/1997. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Other
Year
1997
Engine
1796cc

KCZ 4800 Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
  • 0 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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KCZ 4800 Mileage History

  1. 29/10/20220 mi
  2. 18/03/20241 mi+1 mi
  3. 22/05/20250 mi-1 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

KCZ 4800 MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 318 I (KCZ 4800) between October 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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