1994 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · M573 NKN
1994 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1994. Recorded mileage 155,556 miles. MOT expired on 11 Feb 2011.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Feb 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,556 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M573 NKN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2010
- 155,556 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 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
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M573 NKN Mileage History
- 23/01/2006111,882 mi
- 02/02/2007122,321 mi+10,439 mi
- 02/02/2007122,301 mi-20 mi
- 07/02/2008137,603 mi+15,302 mi
- 09/02/2008137,603 mi
- 09/02/2009151,571 mi+13,968 mi
- 12/02/2009151,682 mi+111 mi
- 01/02/2010155,533 mi+3,851 mi
- 03/02/2010155,556 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 10,837 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M573 NKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 316 (M573 NKN) between January 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 03 February 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)”.
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