1994 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · L858 PWG
1994 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1994. Recorded mileage 30,169 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2010.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 Sept 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,169 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L858 PWG Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2009
- 30,169 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L858 PWG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 316 (L858 PWG) between September 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
L858 PWG Mileage History
- 18/09/200618,983 mi
- 18/09/200618,985 mi+2 mi
- 13/09/200722,645 mi+3,660 mi
- 13/09/200722,646 mi+1 mi
- 08/09/200827,029 mi+4,383 mi
- 08/09/200827,029 mi
- 11/09/200930,163 mi+3,134 mi
- 14/09/200930,169 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 3,742 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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