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1994 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · M523 TWT

M523 TWT

1994 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1994. Recorded mileage 168,962 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 316
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 23/06/2015
Road Tax
Untaxed (20/11/2014)
Recorded Mileage
168,962 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/06/2015
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 20/11/2014
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
1596cc

M523 TWT Key Findings

  • 15 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2014
  • 168,962 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

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
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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M523 TWT Mileage History

  1. 15/06/2005107,638 mi
  2. 24/06/2005107,638 mi
  3. 01/06/2006115,773 mi+8,135 mi
  4. 11/06/2007123,506 mi+7,733 mi
  5. 03/06/2008130,917 mi+7,411 mi
  6. 03/06/2008130,917 mi
  7. 12/06/2009137,376 mi+6,459 mi
  8. 23/06/2009137,412 mi+36 mi
  9. 14/06/2010147,163 mi+9,751 mi
  10. 15/06/2011154,574 mi+7,411 mi
  11. 28/05/2012160,403 mi+5,829 mi
  12. 18/06/2012160,488 mi+85 mi
  13. 10/06/2013165,132 mi+4,644 mi
  14. 21/06/2013165,266 mi+134 mi
  15. 04/06/2014168,962 mi+3,696 mi

Average of roughly 6,837 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.

M523 TWT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Oct 2026, 09:22
MOT Analysis

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

15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 316 (M523 TWT) between June 2005 and June 2014.

The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 04 June 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 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: “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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