1994 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · M493 NEL
1994 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1994. Recorded mileage 163,710 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/10/2006
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1596cc
M493 NEL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2005
- 163,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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M493 NEL Mileage History
- 29/09/2005163,710 mi
- 28/10/2005163,710 mi
- 28/10/2005163,710 mi
- 28/10/2005163,710 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
M493 NEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 316 (M493 NEL) between September 2005 and October 2005.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2005 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”.
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