1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · 20 ACD
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1997. Recorded mileage 55,875 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/11/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,875 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1596cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 ACD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2024
- 55,875 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 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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20 ACD Mileage History
- 28/09/202153,456 mi
- 12/10/202254,187 mi+731 mi
- 20/10/202254,187 mi
- 20/11/202455,875 mi+1,688 mi
- 20/11/202455,875 mi
Average of roughly 769 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
20 ACD 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 (20 ACD) between September 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 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: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 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: “Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
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