1991 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · J404 ROF
1991 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 147,937 miles. MOT expired on 18 Dec 2007. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Dec 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
J404 ROF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2006
- 147,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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J404 ROF Mileage History
- 15/12/2006147,927 mi
- 19/12/2006147,937 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 916 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
J404 ROF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 316 (J404 ROF) between December 2006 and December 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 December 2006 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: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
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