1997 BMW 318 IS 1.9L Other · R9 XAY
1997 BMW 318 IS (1.9L, other). First registered 29 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 68,099 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 318 IS
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R9 XAY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 04/06/2024
- 68,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R9 XAY Mileage History
- 03/09/202166,190 mi
- 03/06/202367,596 mi+1,406 mi
- 04/06/202468,099 mi+503 mi
Average of roughly 694 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R9 XAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 318 Is (R9 XAY) between September 2021 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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