2001 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · RO51 KZR
2001 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 97,920 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25 Nov 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
RO51 KZR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2024
- 97,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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RO51 KZR Mileage History
- 25/02/202296,594 mi
- 01/03/202397,271 mi+677 mi
- 04/03/202497,920 mi+649 mi
Average of roughly 656 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
RO51 KZR 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 2001 BMW 316 (RO51 KZR) between February 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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