1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P5 RMP
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 113,644 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/06/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1596cc
P5 RMP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2009
- 113,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P5 RMP Mileage History
- 21/01/2008112,075 mi
- 21/01/2008112,075 mi
- 04/06/2009113,644 mi+1,569 mi
Average of roughly 1,146 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P5 RMP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (P5 RMP) between January 2008 and June 2009.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
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