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1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R868 GCN

R868 GCN

1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08/08/1997. Recorded mileage 67,439 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1596cc

R868 GCN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
  • 67,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R868 GCN Mileage History

  1. 08/04/202466,620 mi
  2. 09/04/202466,620 mi
  3. 14/03/202567,064 mi+444 mi
  4. 17/03/202567,076 mi+12 mi
  5. 20/03/202667,439 mi+363 mi

Average of roughly 421 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R868 GCN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (R868 GCN) between April 2024 and March 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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