1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P723 AWW
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/02/1997. Recorded mileage 94,835 miles. MOT valid until 23/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,835 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
P723 AWW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 94,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P723 AWW Mileage History
- 01/07/202291,676 mi
- 24/10/202291,679 mi+3 mi
- 21/10/202392,868 mi+1,189 mi
- 23/10/202494,101 mi+1,233 mi
- 25/10/202594,835 mi+734 mi
Average of roughly 952 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P723 AWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (P723 AWW) between July 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 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), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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