Official DVLA Record

2004 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · A16 SAW

A16 SAW

2004 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 133,649 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 316
Year / Origin
2004 · Peterborough
MOT Status
Valid until 11/07/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
133,649 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 11/07/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1796cc

A16 SAW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2024
  • 133,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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A16 SAW Mileage History

  1. 20/06/2022132,517 mi
  2. 29/06/2023133,290 mi+773 mi
  3. 12/07/2023133,301 mi+11 mi
  4. 13/07/2023133,308 mi+7 mi
  5. 11/07/2024133,649 mi+341 mi

Average of roughly 550 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

A16 SAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Sept 2026, 05:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 316 (A16 SAW) between June 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 July 2024 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: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of floor pan excessi”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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