1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R144 AWT
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 105,192 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/07/2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27/03/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,192 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
R144 AWT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/07/2023
- 105,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R144 AWT Mileage History
- 07/07/2022102,454 mi
- 12/07/2023105,192 mi+2,738 mi
Average of roughly 2,704 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R144 AWT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (R144 AWT) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 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: Bodywork (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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