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1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R177 AYA

R177 AYA

1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29/08/1997. Recorded mileage 125,701 miles. MOT valid until 14/01/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 14/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1596cc

R177 AYA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
  • 125,701 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R177 AYA Mileage History

  1. 04/01/2024113,663 mi
  2. 04/01/2024113,663 mi
  3. 06/01/2025119,375 mi+5,712 mi
  4. 09/01/2026125,658 mi+6,283 mi
  5. 15/01/2026125,701 mi+43 mi

Average of roughly 5,923 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R177 AYA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (R177 AYA) between January 2024 and January 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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