1994 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · L578 FLJ
1994 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1994. Recorded mileage 124,052 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2016.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (07 Mar 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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L578 FLJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/04/2016
- 124,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L578 FLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 316 (L578 FLJ) between May 2006 and April 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 2016 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
L578 FLJ Mileage History
- 22/05/200668,563 mi
- 30/05/200779,182 mi+10,619 mi
- 22/03/200885,538 mi+6,356 mi
- 20/03/200989,202 mi+3,664 mi
- 24/03/200989,202 mi
- 20/03/201097,747 mi+8,545 mi
- 20/03/201097,747 mi
- 24/03/2011108,233 mi+10,486 mi
- 28/03/2011108,233 mi
- 24/03/2012112,422 mi+4,189 mi
- 26/03/2012112,422 mi
- 21/03/2013116,155 mi+3,733 mi
- 22/03/2013116,155 mi
- 01/04/2014119,381 mi+3,226 mi
- 01/04/2014119,381 mi
- 02/04/2015122,240 mi+2,859 mi
- 07/04/2015122,240 mi
- 06/04/2016124,052 mi+1,812 mi
Average of roughly 5,619 miles per year across 18 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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