1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P541 TGH
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 71,460 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2011. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,460 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P541 TGH Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2010
- 71,460 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P541 TGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (P541 TGH) between January 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
P541 TGH Mileage History
- 23/01/200656,007 mi
- 31/01/200758,791 mi+2,784 mi
- 09/05/200861,782 mi+2,991 mi
- 16/05/200963,586 mi+1,804 mi
- 20/05/200963,600 mi+14 mi
- 19/05/201071,390 mi+7,790 mi
- 02/06/201071,460 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 3,547 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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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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