The road tax status for F971 DUG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for F971 DUG?

The MOT for F971 DUG is valid and due for renewal on or before 26 August 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of F971 DUG?

The recorded mileage for F971 DUG is 128,783 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is F971 DUG ULEZ compliant?

No, F971 DUG 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 316 1.6L Petrol · F971 DUG

F971 DUG

1989 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16/03/1989. Recorded mileage 128,783 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 1989 · Nottingham
MOT Status: Valid until 26/08/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 128,783 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 26/08/2026

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Mileage: 128,783 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1989
Engine: 1573cc

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F971 DUG Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
128,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

! Older vehicle

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F971 DUG Mileage History

23/07/2024128,765 mi
28/08/2025128,783 mi+18 mi

Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

F971 DUG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 14:41

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 BMW 316 (F971 DUG) between July 2024 and August 2025.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 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 (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.

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