1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P284 KMB
1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 93,988 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1596cc
P284 KMB Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/02/2010
- 93,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 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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P284 KMB Mileage History
- 25/07/200643,328 mi
- 28/07/200643,372 mi+44 mi
- 26/07/200745,951 mi+2,579 mi
- 24/11/200868,333 mi+22,382 mi
- 24/11/200868,334 mi+1 mi
- 24/02/201093,988 mi+25,654 mi
- 24/02/201093,988 mi
Average of roughly 14,122 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P284 KMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 316 (P284 KMB) between July 2006 and February 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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