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1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R941 FAN

R941 FAN

1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/08/1997. Recorded mileage 93,414 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/01/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1596cc

R941 FAN Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2025
  • 93,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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R941 FAN Mileage History

  1. 30/10/202180,176 mi
  2. 15/05/202387,222 mi+7,046 mi
  3. 19/12/202391,518 mi+4,296 mi
  4. 02/01/202593,414 mi+1,896 mi

Average of roughly 4,168 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R941 FAN MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (R941 FAN) between October 2021 and January 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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