1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P11 JRT
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 177,497 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,497 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
P11 JRT Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/09/2010
- 177,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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P11 JRT Mileage History
- 20/04/2006154,746 mi
- 21/04/2006154,747 mi+1 mi
- 17/04/2007160,518 mi+5,771 mi
- 04/09/2007162,079 mi+1,561 mi
- 20/05/2009166,842 mi+4,763 mi
- 01/09/2009166,846 mi+4 mi
- 03/09/2009166,846 mi
- 06/09/2010177,497 mi+10,651 mi
Average of roughly 5,193 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P11 JRT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (P11 JRT) between April 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). 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: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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