1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R180 JPL
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 111,165 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1596cc
R180 JPL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2009
- 111,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R180 JPL Mileage History
- 15/09/2006100,721 mi
- 25/10/2007106,198 mi+5,477 mi
- 30/09/2008108,722 mi+2,524 mi
- 05/11/2009111,165 mi+2,443 mi
Average of roughly 3,325 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R180 JPL MOT History
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 316 (R180 JPL) between September 2006 and November 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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