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When is the MOT due for L594 DPL?

The MOT for L594 DPL is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of L594 DPL?

The recorded mileage for L594 DPL is 143,262 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L594 DPL ULEZ compliant?

No, L594 DPL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1994 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · L594 DPL

L594 DPL

1994 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/01/1994. Recorded mileage 143,262 miles. MOT valid until 07/07/2027.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07/07/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 143,262 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 143,262 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1994
Engine: 1596cc

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L594 DPL Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
143,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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L594 DPL Mileage History

13/04/200678,630 mi
13/04/200782,701 mi+4,071 mi
16/04/200888,511 mi+5,810 mi
17/04/200888,511 mi
16/04/200992,875 mi+4,364 mi
16/04/200992,875 mi
16/04/201096,752 mi+3,877 mi
19/04/201096,787 mi+35 mi
18/04/201199,678 mi+2,891 mi
17/04/2012103,535 mi+3,857 mi
19/04/2012103,540 mi+5 mi
16/04/2013106,732 mi+3,192 mi
16/04/2013106,732 mi
08/04/2014109,531 mi+2,799 mi
10/04/2014109,538 mi+7 mi
16/04/2015112,454 mi+2,916 mi
16/04/2015112,454 mi
11/04/2016115,784 mi+3,330 mi
01/04/2017117,984 mi+2,200 mi
29/03/2018120,468 mi+2,484 mi
18/02/2019122,543 mi+2,075 mi
18/02/2020124,677 mi+2,134 mi
18/02/2020124,677 mi
10/02/2021125,455 mi+778 mi
15/06/2021125,459 mi+4 mi
19/06/2021125,459 mi
24/08/2022128,073 mi+2,614 mi
30/08/2023129,052 mi+979 mi
06/09/2023129,053 mi+1 mi
09/07/2025135,985 mi+6,932 mi
24/06/2026143,262 mi+7,277 mi

Average of roughly 3,200 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

L594 DPL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:43

MOT Analysis

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 316 (L594 DPL) between April 2006 and June 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 24 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 52 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.

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