1988 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · E653 ATT
1988 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1988. Recorded mileage 65,996 miles. MOT expired on 06 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E653 ATT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 65,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E653 ATT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 316 (E653 ATT) between January 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
E653 ATT Mileage History
- 17/01/202365,783 mi
- 30/05/202465,888 mi+105 mi
- 01/08/202565,996 mi+108 mi
- 08/08/202565,996 mi
Average of roughly 83 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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