1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P642 HCC
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 104,459 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,459 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
P642 HCC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2016
- 104,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 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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P642 HCC Mileage History
- 04/02/200658,504 mi
- 09/02/200765,401 mi+6,897 mi
- 12/02/200871,568 mi+6,167 mi
- 07/02/200977,558 mi+5,990 mi
- 06/02/201083,801 mi+6,243 mi
- 09/02/201083,250 mi-551 mi
- 09/02/201189,669 mi+6,419 mi
- 09/02/2011189,669 mi+100,000 mi
- 08/02/2012195,462 mi+5,793 mi
- 09/02/201295,462 mi-100,000 mi
- 06/02/2013196,877 mi+101,415 mi
- 07/02/201396,878 mi-99,999 mi
- 03/02/2014198,142 mi+101,264 mi
- 04/02/2014198,142 mi
- 11/02/2015199,547 mi+1,405 mi
- 08/02/2016104,455 mi-95,092 mi
- 09/02/2016104,459 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 4,590 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P642 HCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (P642 HCC) between February 2006 and February 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 February 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)”; “Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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