1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R637 AHJ
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03/09/1997. Recorded mileage 99,485 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,485 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
R637 AHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2024
- 99,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R637 AHJ Mileage History
- 21/09/202284,092 mi
- 22/09/202284,092 mi
- 02/11/202392,352 mi+8,260 mi
- 04/11/202499,479 mi+7,127 mi
- 14/11/202499,485 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,162 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R637 AHJ 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 (R637 AHJ) between September 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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