1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P776 BCX
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 112,243 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,243 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
P776 BCX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 112,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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P776 BCX Mileage History
- 26/07/202291,784 mi
- 09/08/202291,793 mi+9 mi
- 15/08/202397,369 mi+5,576 mi
- 23/09/2024108,206 mi+10,837 mi
- 22/09/2025112,243 mi+4,037 mi
Average of roughly 6,474 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P776 BCX 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 (P776 BCX) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 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 (7 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 ”.
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