1993 BMW 316 4.4L Petrol · L308 CPD
1993 BMW 316 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 1993. Recorded mileage 147,532 miles. MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,532 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L308 CPD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2025
- 147,532 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L308 CPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 316 (L308 CPD) between March 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed co too high (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
L308 CPD Mileage History
- 10/03/2022144,940 mi
- 05/06/2023147,532 mi+2,592 mi
- 07/11/2024147,532 mi
- 08/11/2024147,532 mi
- 20/12/2025147,532 mi
Average of roughly 686 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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