1997 BMW 318 IS 1.9L Petrol · R717 AGC
1997 BMW 318 IS (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 103,622 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 318 IS
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,622 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R717 AGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2025
- 103,622 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R717 AGC 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 318 Is (R717 AGC) between September 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2025 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
R717 AGC Mileage History
- 24/09/202298,705 mi
- 07/03/202498,972 mi+267 mi
- 26/04/2025103,546 mi+4,574 mi
- 17/05/2025103,559 mi+13 mi
- 19/05/2025103,622 mi+63 mi
Average of roughly 1,855 miles per year across 5 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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