1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R348 BFU
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 152,413 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,413 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R348 BFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 152,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R348 BFU 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 (R348 BFU) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2026 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 (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
R348 BFU Mileage History
- 06/09/2024148,022 mi
- 19/08/2025150,344 mi+2,322 mi
- 25/09/2025150,353 mi+9 mi
- 15/09/2026152,413 mi+2,060 mi
- 15/09/2026152,413 mi
Average of roughly 2,170 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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