1994 BMW 316 I 1.6L Petrol · M870 MVR
1994 BMW 316 I (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09 Aug 1994. Recorded mileage 118,390 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316 I
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M870 MVR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2024
- 118,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M870 MVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 BMW 316 I (M870 MVR) between August 2006 and June 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 20 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)”; “Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)”; “Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)”.
M870 MVR Mileage History
- 19/08/200676,143 mi
- 26/08/200676,283 mi+140 mi
- 24/08/200782,396 mi+6,113 mi
- 09/08/200887,262 mi+4,866 mi
- 20/08/200993,257 mi+5,995 mi
- 20/08/200993,257 mi
- 23/08/201099,185 mi+5,928 mi
- 01/09/2011105,132 mi+5,947 mi
- 01/09/2011105,132 mi
- 01/05/2013108,772 mi+3,640 mi
- 07/05/2013108,779 mi+7 mi
- 18/05/2015117,352 mi+8,573 mi
- 07/04/2022117,484 mi+132 mi
- 15/04/2022117,546 mi+62 mi
- 30/04/2022117,835 mi+289 mi
- 19/06/2024118,390 mi+555 mi
- 20/06/2024118,390 mi
Average of roughly 2,368 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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