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BMW 3161997 · 1.6L Petrol

P727 BCX

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 BMW 316? It's a Petrol with a 1596cc engine showing 43,461 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 28/04/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 43,461
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1596cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 12, 2026, 01:00 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1997, this BMW 316 with plate P727 BCX has undergone 5 MOT inspections since April 2021.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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