The road tax status for P163 DPK is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P163 DPK?

The MOT for P163 DPK is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 February 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P163 DPK?

The recorded mileage for P163 DPK is 166,685 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P163 DPK ULEZ compliant?

No, P163 DPK 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 316 I 1.6L Petrol · P163 DPK

P163 DPK

1997 BMW 316 I (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 166,685 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2026.

Make & Model: BMW 316 I
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 02 Feb 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 166,685 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

1596cc

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P163 DPK Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2025
166,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)

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P163 DPK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Nov 2026, 10:35

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 I (P163 DPK) between July 2006 and February 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 03 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 28 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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P163 DPK Mileage History

31/07/2006131,009 mi
09/08/2006131,063 mi+54 mi
07/08/2007134,312 mi+3,249 mi
10/08/2007134,313 mi+1 mi
05/08/2008138,804 mi+4,491 mi
04/08/2009142,797 mi+3,993 mi
07/08/2009142,797 mi
05/08/2010146,513 mi+3,716 mi
27/07/2011149,866 mi+3,353 mi
18/07/2012151,625 mi+1,759 mi
05/08/2013152,764 mi+1,139 mi
08/07/2014153,789 mi+1,025 mi
08/07/2014153,789 mi
22/06/2015154,844 mi+1,055 mi
15/06/2016155,655 mi+811 mi
21/06/2016155,706 mi+51 mi
18/07/2017156,731 mi+1,025 mi
10/07/2018157,583 mi+852 mi
10/07/2018157,584 mi+1 mi
19/06/2019158,210 mi+626 mi
19/06/2019158,210 mi
08/07/2020158,728 mi+518 mi
13/07/2021159,829 mi+1,101 mi
26/07/2021159,831 mi+2 mi
19/07/2022160,342 mi+511 mi
20/07/2022160,345 mi+3 mi
05/07/2023161,316 mi+971 mi
13/07/2023161,316 mi
03/02/2025166,685 mi+5,369 mi

Average of roughly 1,927 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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