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1993 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · K996 KNW

K996 KNW

1993 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1993. Recorded mileage 79,275 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 316
Year / Origin
1993 · Borehamwood
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 03/08/2006
Road Tax
Untaxed (28/10/2005)
Recorded Mileage
79,275 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/08/2006
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 28/10/2005
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
1596cc

K996 KNW Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2005
  • 79,275 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
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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K996 KNW Mileage History

  1. 02/08/200579,267 mi
  2. 04/08/200579,275 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 1,326 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

K996 KNW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 18:20
MOT Analysis

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

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 316 (K996 KNW) between August 2005 and August 2005.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 August 2005 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: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)”; “Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)”.

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