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1993 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · L857 TCV

L857 TCV

1993 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06/08/1993. Recorded mileage 153,162 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 12/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1993
Engine
1596cc

L857 TCV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2025
  • 153,162 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 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
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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L857 TCV Mileage History

  1. 31/08/2022147,811 mi
  2. 01/09/2022147,812 mi+1 mi
  3. 30/05/2024151,464 mi+3,652 mi
  4. 31/05/2025153,141 mi+1,677 mi
  5. 13/06/2025153,162 mi+21 mi

Average of roughly 1,922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

L857 TCV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 316 (L857 TCV) between August 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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