1994 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · L510 DPK
1994 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/01/1994. Recorded mileage 172,052 miles. MOT valid until 22/01/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,052 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1994
- Engine
- 1596cc
L510 DPK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 172,052 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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L510 DPK Mileage History
- 21/01/2023165,724 mi
- 19/01/2024170,898 mi+5,174 mi
- 17/01/2025172,044 mi+1,146 mi
- 23/01/2026172,042 mi-2 mi
- 23/01/2026172,052 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
L510 DPK 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 1994 BMW 316 (L510 DPK) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 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), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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