1991 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · 6 DY
1991 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 114,907 miles. MOT expired on 15 Mar 2017. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Mar 2017
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
6 DY Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2016
- 114,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 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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6 DY Mileage History
- 14/03/200667,321 mi
- 14/03/200667,321 mi
- 18/04/200778,589 mi+11,268 mi
- 15/05/200882,239 mi+3,650 mi
- 15/05/200882,239 mi
- 12/05/200987,029 mi+4,790 mi
- 12/05/200987,029 mi
- 14/05/201092,683 mi+5,654 mi
- 14/05/201092,683 mi
- 27/05/201197,206 mi+4,523 mi
- 27/05/201197,206 mi
- 24/05/201299,746 mi+2,540 mi
- 24/05/201299,746 mi
- 27/08/2013110,239 mi+10,493 mi
- 28/02/2015111,161 mi+922 mi
- 10/03/2015111,530 mi+369 mi
- 16/03/2016114,907 mi+3,377 mi
Average of roughly 4,755 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
6 DY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 316 (6 DY) between March 2006 and March 2016.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 16 March 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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