1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P64 FOB
1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/09/1996. Recorded mileage 133,978 miles. MOT valid until 19/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,978 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
P64 FOB Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P64 FOB Mileage History
- 22/02/200691,605 mi
- 06/03/2007100,198 mi+8,593 mi
- 25/02/2008104,898 mi+4,700 mi
- 27/02/2008104,905 mi+7 mi
- 26/02/2009108,433 mi+3,528 mi
- 09/03/2010110,119 mi+1,686 mi
- 16/03/2010110,119 mi
- 26/02/2011113,839 mi+3,720 mi
- 10/03/2011113,874 mi+35 mi
- 24/02/2012117,555 mi+3,681 mi
- 24/02/2012117,555 mi
- 12/03/2013124,014 mi+6,459 mi
- 22/03/2013124,042 mi+28 mi
- 03/03/2014126,477 mi+2,435 mi
- 08/03/2014126,478 mi+1 mi
- 12/03/2015130,832 mi+4,354 mi
- 23/03/2015130,839 mi+7 mi
- 18/03/2016133,978 mi+3,139 mi
Average of roughly 4,209 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
P64 FOB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 316 (P64 FOB) between February 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40x18 (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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