1986 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · C322 TDX
1986 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 1986. Recorded mileage 112,055 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,055 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C322 TDX Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 112,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C322 TDX Mileage History
- 21/07/200636,818 mi
- 25/07/200738,558 mi+1,740 mi
- 21/07/200840,080 mi+1,522 mi
- 21/07/200941,502 mi+1,422 mi
- 28/07/201046,346 mi+4,844 mi
- 19/06/201451,937 mi+5,591 mi
- 23/06/201451,937 mi
- 07/08/201552,408 mi+471 mi
- 30/07/201655,723 mi+3,315 mi
- 09/08/201759,742 mi+4,019 mi
- 10/08/201759,747 mi+5 mi
- 12/09/201867,800 mi+8,053 mi
- 05/09/201974,386 mi+6,586 mi
- 07/09/202078,332 mi+3,946 mi
- 09/09/202183,976 mi+5,644 mi
- 15/09/202184,023 mi+47 mi
- 17/09/202184,023 mi
- 12/09/202286,749 mi+2,726 mi
- 12/09/202394,007 mi+7,258 mi
- 12/09/202394,007 mi
- 03/09/2024102,704 mi+8,697 mi
- 03/09/2024102,704 mi
- 11/11/2025112,054 mi+9,350 mi
- 20/11/2025112,055 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,891 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
C322 TDX 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 1986 BMW 316 (C322 TDX) between July 2006 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2025 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: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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