1986 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · D593 GEC
1986 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1986. Recorded mileage 62,173 miles. MOT valid until 30/07/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 1766cc
D593 GEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 62,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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D593 GEC Mileage History
- 01/08/202362,065 mi
- 25/07/202462,159 mi+94 mi
- 29/07/202562,162 mi+3 mi
- 29/07/202662,173 mi+11 mi
- 30/07/202662,173 mi
Average of roughly 36 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
D593 GEC MOT History
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 1986 BMW 316 (D593 GEC) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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