Official DVLA Record

1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P11 JRT

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
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/09/2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/09/2010
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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P11 JRT Mileage History

  1. 20/04/2006154,746 mi
  2. 21/04/2006154,747 mi+1 mi
  3. 17/04/2007160,518 mi+5,771 mi
  4. 04/09/2007162,079 mi+1,561 mi
  5. 20/05/2009166,842 mi+4,763 mi
  6. 01/09/2009166,846 mi+4 mi
  7. 03/09/2009166,846 mi
  8. 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

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 15:26
MOT Analysis

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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