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1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R46 ACA

R46 ACA

1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12/08/1997. Recorded mileage 52,100 miles. MOT valid until 18/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 18/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1596cc

R46 ACA Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
  • 52,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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R46 ACA Mileage History

  1. 04/01/202443,805 mi
  2. 08/01/202547,720 mi+3,915 mi
  3. 21/01/202652,047 mi+4,327 mi
  4. 19/02/202652,100 mi+53 mi

Average of roughly 3,899 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R46 ACA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (R46 ACA) between January 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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