The road tax status for P160 CVA is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P160 CVA?

The MOT for P160 CVA is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 December 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of P160 CVA?

The recorded mileage for P160 CVA is 100,510 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P160 CVA ULEZ compliant?

No, P160 CVA does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · P160 CVA

P160 CVA

1997 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 100,510 miles. MOT expired on 13 Dec 2024.

Make & Model: BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 13 Dec 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 100,510 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 3.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

2998cc

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P160 CVA Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2023
100,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (47 mentions)

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P160 CVA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Nov 2026, 00:56

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 3 Series (P160 CVA) between March 2006 and December 2023.

The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 14 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (47 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Suspension (15 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 65 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.

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P160 CVA Mileage History

20/03/200648,500 mi
27/03/200750,126 mi+1,626 mi
07/05/200852,195 mi+2,069 mi
28/05/200852,324 mi+129 mi
21/08/200959,502 mi+7,178 mi
08/07/201062,364 mi+2,862 mi
09/07/201062,371 mi+7 mi
21/07/201165,091 mi+2,720 mi
27/07/201266,908 mi+1,817 mi
27/07/201266,909 mi+1 mi
06/08/201369,270 mi+2,361 mi
09/08/201369,274 mi+4 mi
08/08/201471,469 mi+2,195 mi
11/08/201471,480 mi+11 mi
20/08/201573,969 mi+2,489 mi
13/09/201675,371 mi+1,402 mi
12/06/201878,588 mi+3,217 mi
13/06/201878,588 mi
05/12/201980,403 mi+1,815 mi
10/12/201980,412 mi+9 mi
22/12/202088,093 mi+7,681 mi
06/01/202188,113 mi+20 mi
14/01/202294,320 mi+6,207 mi
17/03/202294,344 mi+24 mi
21/03/202294,365 mi+21 mi
24/11/2023100,509 mi+6,144 mi
14/12/2023100,510 mi+1 mi
14/12/2023100,510 mi

Average of roughly 2,932 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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