No, R985 AAB is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R985 AAB?

The MOT for R985 AAB is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 February 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of R985 AAB?

The recorded mileage for R985 AAB is 139,603 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R985 AAB ULEZ compliant?

No, R985 AAB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R985 AAB

R985 AAB

1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 139,603 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 27/02/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 139,603 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 27/02/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 139,603 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1596cc

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R985 AAB Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2023
139,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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R985 AAB Mileage History

29/01/2022131,549 mi
07/02/2022131,720 mi+171 mi
25/02/2023139,603 mi+7,883 mi

Average of roughly 7,507 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

R985 AAB MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 11:07

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (R985 AAB) between January 2022 and February 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 February 2023 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 (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.

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