No, R404 NOU is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R404 NOU?

The MOT for R404 NOU is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 July 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of R404 NOU?

The recorded mileage for R404 NOU is 118,467 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R404 NOU ULEZ compliant?

No, R404 NOU 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

1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R404 NOU

R404 NOU

1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 118,467 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/07/2013
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/01/2013)
Recorded Mileage: 118,467 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 01/07/2013

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/01/2013

Mileage: 118,467 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1596cc

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R404 NOU Key Findings

12 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2012
118,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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R404 NOU Mileage History

03/02/200667,059 mi
15/02/200771,377 mi+4,318 mi
10/03/200871,746 mi+369 mi
10/03/200871,746 mi
09/03/200979,500 mi+7,754 mi
03/03/201094,849 mi+15,349 mi
11/03/201094,849 mi
30/03/2011107,190 mi+12,341 mi
31/03/2011107,192 mi+2 mi
26/03/2012118,451 mi+11,259 mi
30/06/2012118,467 mi+16 mi
02/07/2012118,467 mi

Average of roughly 8,020 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

R404 NOU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 08:55

MOT Analysis

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

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (R404 NOU) between February 2006 and July 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 02 July 2012 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 (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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 Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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