1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R49 NKC
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 93,283 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,283 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
R49 NKC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2013
- 93,283 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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R49 NKC Mileage History
- 10/07/200652,441 mi
- 18/07/200755,430 mi+2,989 mi
- 09/07/200858,407 mi+2,977 mi
- 15/07/200858,407 mi
- 22/08/200964,295 mi+5,888 mi
- 25/08/200964,383 mi+88 mi
- 24/08/201072,547 mi+8,164 mi
- 24/08/201072,547 mi
- 31/08/201179,128 mi+6,581 mi
- 01/09/201285,815 mi+6,687 mi
- 04/09/201285,860 mi+45 mi
- 07/09/201393,242 mi+7,382 mi
- 09/09/201393,283 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 5,698 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
R49 NKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (R49 NKC) between July 2006 and September 2013.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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