1992 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · J414 MLN
1992 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1992. Recorded mileage 96,814 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 1596cc
J414 MLN Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2021
- 96,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J414 MLN Mileage History
- 06/02/200639,384 mi
- 25/01/200741,073 mi+1,689 mi
- 01/02/200844,108 mi+3,035 mi
- 01/02/200844,108 mi
- 16/02/200950,641 mi+6,533 mi
- 27/01/201057,441 mi+6,800 mi
- 20/06/201162,146 mi+4,705 mi
- 21/06/201162,149 mi+3 mi
- 11/06/201264,705 mi+2,556 mi
- 03/06/201368,153 mi+3,448 mi
- 03/06/201368,154 mi+1 mi
- 04/06/201472,139 mi+3,985 mi
- 04/06/201472,139 mi
- 16/06/201577,754 mi+5,615 mi
- 23/06/201680,415 mi+2,661 mi
- 24/06/201680,438 mi+23 mi
- 30/05/201783,362 mi+2,924 mi
- 31/05/201783,362 mi
- 04/05/201886,172 mi+2,810 mi
- 04/05/201886,172 mi
- 05/07/201986,980 mi+808 mi
- 06/07/202094,899 mi+7,919 mi
- 30/07/202196,814 mi+1,915 mi
- 04/08/202196,814 mi
Average of roughly 3,707 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
J414 MLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 BMW 316 (J414 MLN) between February 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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