1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · L88 BAV
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 77,763 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,763 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
L88 BAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 77,763 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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L88 BAV Mileage History
- 10/11/202154,629 mi
- 30/11/202262,988 mi+8,359 mi
- 12/12/202369,104 mi+6,116 mi
- 07/12/202473,827 mi+4,723 mi
- 03/12/202577,763 mi+3,936 mi
Average of roughly 5,694 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L88 BAV 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 (L88 BAV) between November 2021 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (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.
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