1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P418 BTT
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 132,947 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/09/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,947 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
P418 BTT Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2012
- 132,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 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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P418 BTT Mileage History
- 07/03/200697,146 mi
- 07/03/200697,146 mi
- 06/03/2007105,228 mi+8,082 mi
- 06/03/2007105,228 mi
- 13/03/2008112,779 mi+7,551 mi
- 17/03/2009123,028 mi+10,249 mi
- 15/07/2009123,070 mi+42 mi
- 27/09/2011123,084 mi+14 mi
- 29/09/2011123,084 mi
- 25/09/2012132,947 mi+9,863 mi
Average of roughly 5,462 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
P418 BTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (P418 BTT) between March 2006 and September 2012.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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