1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P116 JMD
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 178,072 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jul 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,072 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P116 JMD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2021
- 178,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P116 JMD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (P116 JMD) between January 2008 and July 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in area of o/s rear ”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
P116 JMD Mileage History
- 28/01/200898,921 mi
- 28/01/2009105,128 mi+6,207 mi
- 26/01/2010113,524 mi+8,396 mi
- 20/01/2011121,714 mi+8,190 mi
- 21/01/2011121,714 mi
- 28/01/2012130,931 mi+9,217 mi
- 22/01/2013138,582 mi+7,651 mi
- 31/01/2014146,780 mi+8,198 mi
- 04/02/2014146,795 mi+15 mi
- 03/02/2015155,467 mi+8,672 mi
- 04/02/2015155,469 mi+2 mi
- 03/02/2016160,502 mi+5,033 mi
- 06/02/2017165,025 mi+4,523 mi
- 05/02/2018168,099 mi+3,074 mi
- 04/02/2019171,350 mi+3,251 mi
- 04/02/2020175,787 mi+4,437 mi
- 31/07/2021178,064 mi+2,277 mi
- 31/07/2021178,072 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 5,861 miles per year across 18 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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