1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R397 DOK
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 187,384 miles. MOT expired on 25 Jun 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Jun 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R397 DOK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2018
- 187,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R397 DOK Mileage History
- 29/07/200657,512 mi
- 29/07/200657,512 mi
- 25/07/200760,759 mi+3,247 mi
- 25/07/200760,759 mi
- 02/08/200840,097 mi-20,662 mi
- 29/07/200944,046 mi+3,949 mi
- 29/07/200944,046 mi
- 30/07/201045,142 mi+1,096 mi
- 25/07/201145,995 mi+853 mi
- 12/06/2012175,040 mi+129,045 mi
- 01/07/2013175,654 mi+614 mi
- 24/06/2017177,767 mi+2,113 mi
- 26/06/2017177,767 mi
- 22/06/2018187,384 mi+9,617 mi
Average of roughly 10,915 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R397 DOK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (R397 DOK) between July 2006 and June 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)”.
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