The road tax status for P213 DPH is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P213 DPH?

The MOT for P213 DPH is valid and due for renewal on or before 18 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of P213 DPH?

The recorded mileage for P213 DPH is 104,132 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P213 DPH ULEZ compliant?

No, P213 DPH 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 1.6L Petrol · P213 DPH

P213 DPH

1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/06/1997. Recorded mileage 104,132 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 18/05/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 104,132 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 18/05/2025

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Mileage: 104,132 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1596cc

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P213 DPH Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 17/02/2026
104,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (25%)

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P213 DPH Mileage History

09/04/2024103,691 mi
20/05/2024103,695 mi+4 mi
20/05/2024103,695 mi
17/02/2026104,132 mi+437 mi

Average of roughly 237 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P213 DPH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Sept 2026, 08:34

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (P213 DPH) between April 2024 and February 2026.

The record contains 1 pass and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened 'D' bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “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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