No, P197 AFG is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P197 AFG?

The MOT for P197 AFG is valid and due for renewal on or before 31 March 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P197 AFG?

The recorded mileage for P197 AFG is 112,758 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P197 AFG ULEZ compliant?

No, P197 AFG 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

1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P197 AFG

P197 AFG

1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 112,758 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 31/03/2025
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 112,758 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 31/03/2025

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 112,758 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1596cc

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P197 AFG Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 30/06/2025
2 historical MOT failures
13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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P197 AFG Mileage History

31/03/2022112,534 mi
21/03/2023112,758 mi+224 mi
21/03/2023112,758 mi

Average of roughly 230 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

P197 AFG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 4 Sept 2026, 11:46

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 316 (P197 AFG) between March 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (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: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.

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