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1992 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · J357 HAP

J357 HAP

1992 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/03/1992. Recorded mileage 136,971 miles. MOT valid until 19/01/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 19/01/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1992
Engine
1596cc

J357 HAP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
  • 136,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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J357 HAP Mileage History

  1. 20/01/2023133,123 mi
  2. 27/12/2023134,896 mi+1,773 mi
  3. 02/01/2025135,720 mi+824 mi
  4. 07/01/2026136,971 mi+1,251 mi
  5. 07/01/2026136,971 mi

Average of roughly 1,298 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J357 HAP MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 1992 BMW 316 (J357 HAP) between January 2023 and January 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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ADVISORY

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