The road tax status for F856 RFB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F856 RFB?

The MOT for F856 RFB is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 August 2021.

What is the recorded mileage of F856 RFB?

The recorded mileage for F856 RFB is 60,596 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F856 RFB ULEZ compliant?

No, F856 RFB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1989 BMW 316I 1.6L Petrol · F856 RFB

F856 RFB

1989 BMW 316I (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/01/1989. Recorded mileage 60,596 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 316I
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/08/2021
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 60,596 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 60,596 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1989
Engine: 1596cc

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F856 RFB Key Findings

11 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 04/09/2022
60,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)

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F856 RFB Mileage History

10/02/200647,676 mi
13/02/200647,678 mi+2 mi
15/02/200748,635 mi+957 mi
19/02/200849,623 mi+988 mi
20/02/200849,623 mi
26/07/201249,460 mi-163 mi
26/07/201249,460 mi
25/07/201355,324 mi+5,864 mi
11/11/201559,533 mi+4,209 mi
12/08/201960,452 mi+919 mi
04/09/202260,596 mi+144 mi

Average of roughly 780 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

F856 RFB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 16:29

MOT Analysis

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

11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 316I (F856 RFB) between February 2006 and September 2022.

The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 04 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)”.

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