1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R430 AAK
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 108,012 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R430 AAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 108,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R430 AAK Mileage History
- 02/05/202395,836 mi
- 01/05/202498,840 mi+3,004 mi
- 29/05/2025102,150 mi+3,310 mi
- 21/05/2026108,002 mi+5,852 mi
- 23/05/2026108,012 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R430 AAK 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 (R430 AAK) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is a”; “Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”.
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