CarVerify

Free Car Check

P225 PRW

1997 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,090 mi
Last recorded150,090 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 316102,710 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 PRW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 150,090 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 150,090 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 149,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 139,531 miles

Front both brake discs have surface rust from lack of use

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 136,176 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 130,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body has age related corrosion but not weak

Fail 22 Nov 2019 130,569 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body has age related corrosion but not weak

Pass 9 Oct 2018 124,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2014 120,635 miles

both front tyres only just legel

condition both rear subframe mountings bush's o/s borderline

condition n/s and o/s headlamp reflectors and beam intensity

corrosion on all rear brake pipes to load valve

n/s/r tyre only just legel

oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Oct 2014 120,632 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres only just legel

condition both rear subframe mountings bush's o/s borderline

condition n/s and o/s headlamp reflectors and beam intensity

corrosion on all rear brake pipes to load valve

n/s/r tyre only just legel

oil leak on engine

Pass 23 Nov 2013 111,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on dash

Fail 20 Nov 2013 111,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,346 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 98,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake application boarderline pass

Pass 21 Apr 2011 95,806 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 95,806 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,365 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,243 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 87,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 84,801 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 81,768 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
Full BMW 316 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P225 PRW is a 1997 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 102,710 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P225 PRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P225 PRW?

You can check the full history of P225 PRW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P225 PRW registered?

P225 PRW is a 1997 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P225 PRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 PRW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P225 PRW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P225 PRW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.