No, L597 JBE is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for L597 JBE?

The MOT for L597 JBE is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 December 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of L597 JBE?

The recorded mileage for L597 JBE is 110,358 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L597 JBE ULEZ compliant?

No, L597 JBE does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1994 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · L597 JBE

L597 JBE

1994 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1994. Recorded mileage 110,358 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status: Valid until 21/12/2013
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 110,358 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 21/12/2013

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 110,358 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1994
Engine: 1596cc

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L597 JBE Key Findings

9 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/12/2012
110,358 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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L597 JBE Mileage History

22/12/200589,636 mi
22/12/200691,127 mi+1,491 mi
18/12/200793,593 mi+2,466 mi
20/12/200793,593 mi
22/12/200896,220 mi+2,627 mi
16/12/200999,053 mi+2,833 mi
14/12/2010103,785 mi+4,732 mi
20/12/2011106,939 mi+3,154 mi
21/12/2012110,358 mi+3,419 mi

Average of roughly 2,961 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.

L597 JBE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 11:15

MOT Analysis

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9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 316 (L597 JBE) between December 2005 and December 2012.

The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 21 December 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.

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