1997 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P797 KPY
1997 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 183,340 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P797 KPY Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 183,340 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P797 KPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 316 (P797 KPY) between February 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
P797 KPY Mileage History
- 20/02/200641,520 mi
- 26/02/200747,429 mi+5,909 mi
- 21/02/200850,533 mi+3,104 mi
- 11/02/200952,753 mi+2,220 mi
- 15/02/201055,769 mi+3,016 mi
- 14/02/201159,884 mi+4,115 mi
- 21/02/201262,513 mi+2,629 mi
- 13/02/201366,198 mi+3,685 mi
- 13/02/201366,198 mi
- 27/01/201469,195 mi+2,997 mi
- 09/04/201569,746 mi+551 mi
- 01/04/201673,095 mi+3,349 mi
- 22/03/201778,512 mi+5,417 mi
- 03/04/201884,236 mi+5,724 mi
- 28/10/2020102,192 mi+17,956 mi
- 06/11/2020102,208 mi+16 mi
- 28/03/2024114,048 mi+11,840 mi
- 02/04/2025180,335 mi+66,287 mi
- 18/03/2026183,340 mi+3,005 mi
Average of roughly 7,066 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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