Official DVLA Record

1991 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · H562 EKN

H562 EKN

1991 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07/03/1991. Recorded mileage 177,066 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 316
Year / Origin
1991 · Bournemouth
MOT Status
Valid until 13/03/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
177,066 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/03/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1596cc

H562 EKN Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2025
  • 177,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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H562 EKN Mileage History

  1. 31/08/2022176,841 mi
  2. 12/03/2025177,054 mi+213 mi
  3. 14/03/2025177,066 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 89 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

H562 EKN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 10:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 316 (H562 EKN) between August 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 March 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.

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