1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P804 OWR
1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 124,577 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/10/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13/10/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,577 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
P804 OWR Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2009
- 124,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 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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P804 OWR Mileage History
- 15/08/200699,400 mi
- 15/08/200699,400 mi
- 01/08/2007107,505 mi+8,105 mi
- 02/08/2007107,507 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/2008116,642 mi+9,135 mi
- 18/08/2008116,642 mi
- 23/09/2009124,268 mi+7,626 mi
- 10/10/2009124,577 mi+309 mi
Average of roughly 7,982 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
P804 OWR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 316 (P804 OWR) between August 2006 and October 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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