1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R76 JDE
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R76 JDE Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 29/09/2022
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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No MOT history available
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