1995 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · M821 BEY
1995 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1995. Recorded mileage 94,221 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2009. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Nov 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
M821 BEY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2008
- 94,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M821 BEY 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 1995 BMW 316 (M821 BEY) between February 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (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: “Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
M821 BEY Mileage History
- 04/02/200682,305 mi
- 03/02/200788,878 mi+6,573 mi
- 04/02/200894,221 mi+5,343 mi
- 06/02/200894,221 mi
Average of roughly 5,948 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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