1995 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · M851 DNJ
1995 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 1995. Recorded mileage 73,734 miles. MOT valid until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M851 DNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 73,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M851 DNJ 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 1995 BMW 316 (M851 DNJ) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 August 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: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
M851 DNJ Mileage History
- 07/07/202373,049 mi
- 18/06/202473,302 mi+253 mi
- 04/07/202573,678 mi+376 mi
- 30/07/202673,733 mi+55 mi
- 03/08/202673,734 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 223 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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