1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R612 BAX
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 49,618 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,618 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
R612 BAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 49,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R612 BAX Mileage History
- 04/07/202240,200 mi
- 05/07/202343,104 mi+2,904 mi
- 05/07/202444,972 mi+1,868 mi
- 10/07/202547,360 mi+2,388 mi
- 08/07/202649,618 mi+2,258 mi
Average of roughly 2,348 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R612 BAX 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 (R612 BAX) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 11 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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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