1995 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · M537 LAT
1995 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1995. Recorded mileage 152,848 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (25/04/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 1596cc
M537 LAT Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2011
- 152,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 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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M537 LAT Mileage History
- 24/07/2006121,899 mi
- 25/07/2006121,899 mi
- 28/07/2007128,931 mi+7,032 mi
- 03/08/2007128,931 mi
- 23/07/2008136,911 mi+7,980 mi
- 23/07/2008136,911 mi
- 04/08/2009143,262 mi+6,351 mi
- 11/08/2009143,372 mi+110 mi
- 12/08/2009143,332 mi-40 mi
- 12/07/2010147,689 mi+4,357 mi
- 10/08/2010148,229 mi+540 mi
- 15/07/2011152,760 mi+4,531 mi
- 18/07/2011152,848 mi+88 mi
Average of roughly 6,211 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M537 LAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 BMW 316 (M537 LAT) between July 2006 and July 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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