1994 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · M931 FVK
1994 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1994. Recorded mileage 132,608 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,608 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
M931 FVK Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2012
- 132,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 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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M931 FVK Mileage History
- 18/11/2005120,657 mi
- 17/11/200612,488 mi-108,169 mi
- 12/10/2007126,921 mi+114,433 mi
- 04/10/2008128,846 mi+1,925 mi
- 04/10/2008128,846 mi
- 21/10/2009130,353 mi+1,507 mi
- 28/10/2009130,365 mi+12 mi
- 19/10/2010131,171 mi+806 mi
- 30/10/2010131,203 mi+32 mi
- 11/10/2011131,920 mi+717 mi
- 11/10/2011131,923 mi+3 mi
- 17/10/2012132,608 mi+685 mi
- 18/10/2012132,608 mi
Average of roughly 1,728 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
M931 FVK 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 1994 BMW 316 (M931 FVK) between November 2005 and October 2012.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 18 October 2012 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 (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)”.
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