1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R2 JSJ
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 102,540 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R2 JSJ Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2024
- 102,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (43 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R2 JSJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (R2 JSJ) between August 2006 and September 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (43 issues), Tyres (23 issues), Lighting (23 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 101 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
R2 JSJ Mileage History
- 02/08/200663,657 mi
- 21/08/200765,329 mi+1,672 mi
- 31/07/200868,450 mi+3,121 mi
- 31/07/200868,450 mi
- 30/07/200971,339 mi+2,889 mi
- 18/08/201074,774 mi+3,435 mi
- 26/07/201177,508 mi+2,734 mi
- 08/08/201280,744 mi+3,236 mi
- 13/08/201383,692 mi+2,948 mi
- 13/08/201383,693 mi+1 mi
- 18/08/201486,804 mi+3,111 mi
- 13/08/201589,682 mi+2,878 mi
- 10/08/201692,081 mi+2,399 mi
- 10/08/201692,081 mi
- 17/08/201794,727 mi+2,646 mi
- 18/08/201794,729 mi+2 mi
- 21/08/201896,250 mi+1,521 mi
- 21/08/201896,250 mi
- 09/08/201998,194 mi+1,944 mi
- 14/08/201998,219 mi+25 mi
- 26/08/202099,317 mi+1,098 mi
- 26/08/202099,317 mi
- 03/09/2021100,091 mi+774 mi
- 31/08/2022100,626 mi+535 mi
- 11/09/2023101,818 mi+1,192 mi
- 12/09/2023101,818 mi
- 16/09/2024102,540 mi+722 mi
- 17/09/2024102,540 mi
Average of roughly 2,145 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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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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