Official DVLA Record

1994 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · L294 AVL

L294 AVL

1994 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1994. Recorded mileage 121,868 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
BMW 316
Year / Origin
1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
MOT Status
Valid until 08/02/2023
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
121,868 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 08/02/2023
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1994
Engine
1596cc

L294 AVL Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 29/03/2023
  • 121,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 27 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (33%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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L294 AVL Mileage History

  1. 27/01/2022121,625 mi
  2. 09/02/2022121,626 mi+1 mi
  3. 29/03/2023121,868 mi+242 mi

Average of roughly 208 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

L294 AVL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 15:00
MOT Analysis

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

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 316 (L294 AVL) between January 2022 and March 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Front Wing . ABS Pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”.

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