1999 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · V793 FBD
1999 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1999. Recorded mileage 135,673 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24/11/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,673 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1999
- Engine
- 1895cc
V793 FBD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2011
- 135,673 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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V793 FBD Mileage History
- 13/09/200562,477 mi
- 05/09/200670,352 mi+7,875 mi
- 14/09/200778,232 mi+7,880 mi
- 04/09/200885,149 mi+6,917 mi
- 08/09/200885,249 mi+100 mi
- 06/10/2009102,900 mi+17,651 mi
- 07/10/2009102,904 mi+4 mi
- 12/10/2010118,381 mi+15,477 mi
- 05/10/2011135,632 mi+17,251 mi
- 06/10/2011135,673 mi+41 mi
Average of roughly 12,075 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
V793 FBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 316 (V793 FBD) between September 2005 and October 2011.
The record contains 7 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
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