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1997 BMW 3161.6L Petrol

R48 FAN

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 BMW 316? It's a Petrol with a 1596cc engine showing 171,666 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 01/08/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 171,666
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1596cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1997, this BMW 316 with plate R48 FAN has undergone 4 MOT inspections since March 2022.

Across its entire MOT history, this BMW has a 100% success rate (4 passes and 0 fails). This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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FAIL

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