1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P883 BTA
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 53,391 miles. MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P883 BTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 53,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P883 BTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (P883 BTA) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P883 BTA Mileage History
- 06/03/202453,103 mi
- 07/03/202453,117 mi+14 mi
- 13/03/202553,189 mi+72 mi
- 11/03/202653,386 mi+197 mi
- 23/03/202653,391 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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