1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R561 AWX
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 75,722 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,722 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1596cc
R561 AWX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 75,722 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R561 AWX Mileage History
- 13/06/202273,653 mi
- 19/09/202474,589 mi+936 mi
- 19/09/202575,722 mi+1,133 mi
Average of roughly 633 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R561 AWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (R561 AWX) between June 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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