The road tax status for L548 VBY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for L548 VBY?

The MOT for L548 VBY is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 September 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of L548 VBY?

The recorded mileage for L548 VBY is 173,939 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L548 VBY ULEZ compliant?

No, L548 VBY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1994 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · L548 VBY

L548 VBY

1994 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28/02/1994. Recorded mileage 173,939 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 04/09/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 173,939 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 04/09/2025

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Mileage: 173,939 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1994
Engine: 1596cc

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L548 VBY Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2024
173,939 miles recorded at latest MOT
6 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (26 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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L548 VBY Mileage History

12/04/200649,248 mi
12/04/200649,248 mi
09/05/200756,090 mi+6,842 mi
09/05/200756,903 mi+813 mi
21/05/200858,650 mi+1,747 mi
15/05/200961,180 mi+2,530 mi
23/07/201263,016 mi+1,836 mi
15/08/201263,027 mi+11 mi
15/11/201364,112 mi+1,085 mi
15/11/201364,112 mi
06/09/201664,246 mi+134 mi
12/08/2017139,403 mi+75,157 mi
16/08/2018144,749 mi+5,346 mi
28/08/2019149,507 mi+4,758 mi
24/08/2020153,647 mi+4,140 mi
25/08/2020153,658 mi+11 mi
12/08/2021159,752 mi+6,094 mi
30/08/2022163,829 mi+4,077 mi
01/09/2023168,962 mi+5,133 mi
16/08/2024173,926 mi+4,964 mi
28/08/2024173,939 mi+13 mi

Average of roughly 6,784 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

L548 VBY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 19:14

MOT Analysis

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 316 (L548 VBY) between April 2006 and August 2024.

The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 28 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 37 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 Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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