1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · XLW 6
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 109,100 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/08/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,100 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
XLW 6 Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2010
- 109,100 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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XLW 6 Mileage History
- 20/07/200686,199 mi
- 21/07/200685,226 mi-973 mi
- 13/07/200790,201 mi+4,975 mi
- 20/07/200790,266 mi+65 mi
- 29/07/200896,083 mi+5,817 mi
- 03/08/2009102,987 mi+6,904 mi
- 04/08/2009102,998 mi+11 mi
- 09/08/2010109,075 mi+6,077 mi
- 10/08/2010109,100 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 5,643 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
XLW 6 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (XLW 6) between July 2006 and August 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.
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