1993 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · L136 JHM
1993 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/08/1993. Recorded mileage 166,402 miles. MOT valid until 14/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,402 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1596cc
L136 JHM Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/11/2025
- 166,402 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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L136 JHM Mileage History
- 19/10/2005110,723 mi
- 20/10/2005110,730 mi+7 mi
- 24/10/2006119,509 mi+8,779 mi
- 24/10/2006119,509 mi
- 06/11/2007128,013 mi+8,504 mi
- 09/11/2007128,013 mi
- 14/11/2008129,487 mi+1,474 mi
- 14/11/2008129,487 mi
- 05/11/2009131,321 mi+1,834 mi
- 13/10/2010133,380 mi+2,059 mi
- 15/10/2010133,384 mi+4 mi
- 10/11/2011137,146 mi+3,762 mi
- 21/11/2011137,146 mi
- 31/10/2012139,468 mi+2,322 mi
- 05/11/2013142,807 mi+3,339 mi
- 08/04/2015144,218 mi+1,411 mi
- 08/04/2015144,218 mi
- 21/04/2016144,760 mi+542 mi
- 20/04/2017145,709 mi+949 mi
- 05/05/2017145,717 mi+8 mi
- 29/05/2018156,570 mi+10,853 mi
- 01/06/2018156,570 mi
- 12/07/2019164,198 mi+7,628 mi
- 13/08/2019164,203 mi+5 mi
- 30/06/2025166,395 mi+2,192 mi
- 15/11/2025166,402 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,774 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
L136 JHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 316 (L136 JHM) between October 2005 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 15 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Steering (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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