DVLA verified

1996 BMW 3161.6L Petrol

N171 DJC

Vehicle Insight Summary

1996 BMW 316 — Petrol, 1596cc. This vehicle has 50,139 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 19/06/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 50,139
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1996
Engine: 1596cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Below Average

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Below Average.

This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1996, this BMW 316 with plate N171 DJC has undergone 2 MOT inspections since April 2025.

With 1 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 50%. The failure history is significant; we recommend a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.

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