1989 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · F148 VJT
1989 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1989. Recorded mileage 226,589 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2019. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F148 VJT Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2018
- 226,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F148 VJT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 316 (F148 VJT) between September 2006 and February 2018.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 February 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)”; “Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)”; “Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)”.
F148 VJT Mileage History
- 13/09/2006115,104 mi
- 21/08/2007119,879 mi+4,775 mi
- 03/09/2008125,459 mi+5,580 mi
- 07/09/2009130,230 mi+4,771 mi
- 03/09/2010134,177 mi+3,947 mi
- 07/09/2010134,177 mi
- 15/09/2011137,457 mi+3,280 mi
- 19/09/2011137,696 mi+239 mi
- 17/09/2012208,261 mi+70,565 mi
- 17/01/2014214,835 mi+6,574 mi
- 18/01/2014214,837 mi+2 mi
- 03/10/2016225,798 mi+10,961 mi
- 22/02/2018226,589 mi+791 mi
Average of roughly 9,741 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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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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