1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P29 CRX
1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 118,069 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/06/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,069 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
P29 CRX Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2013
- 118,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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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P29 CRX Mileage History
- 02/12/200696,406 mi
- 07/12/200696,406 mi
- 06/12/2007101,100 mi+4,694 mi
- 08/12/2008107,914 mi+6,814 mi
- 12/12/2009112,520 mi+4,606 mi
- 15/12/2009112,556 mi+36 mi
- 27/06/2013118,069 mi+5,513 mi
Average of roughly 3,298 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
P29 CRX 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 (P29 CRX) between December 2006 and June 2013.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 June 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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