1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R561 AWX
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 76,772 miles. MOT valid until 17/09/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,772 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
R561 AWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 76,772 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R561 AWX Mileage History
- 13/06/202273,653 mi
- 19/09/202474,589 mi+936 mi
- 19/09/202575,722 mi+1,133 mi
- 09/09/202676,772 mi+1,050 mi
- 09/09/202676,772 mi
Average of roughly 736 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R561 AWX 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 (R561 AWX) between June 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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