1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R230 FAN
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 67,381 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R230 FAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 67,381 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: Good
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R230 FAN Mileage History
- 22/09/202255,034 mi
- 03/10/202255,038 mi+4 mi
- 06/10/202363,965 mi+8,927 mi
- 04/10/202466,838 mi+2,873 mi
- 21/10/202567,381 mi+543 mi
Average of roughly 4,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R230 FAN MOT History
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 (R230 FAN) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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