1981 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · MAX 330X
1981 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1981. Recorded mileage 59,975 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,975 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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MAX 330X Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2025
- 59,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MAX 330X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 BMW 316 (MAX 330X) between August 2006 and January 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). 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: “Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
MAX 330X Mileage History
- 16/08/200652,305 mi
- 17/08/200752,489 mi+184 mi
- 18/08/200852,665 mi+176 mi
- 18/08/200952,781 mi+116 mi
- 24/08/201052,925 mi+144 mi
- 23/08/201153,130 mi+205 mi
- 22/08/201253,285 mi+155 mi
- 22/08/201353,480 mi+195 mi
- 21/08/201453,715 mi+235 mi
- 21/08/201553,937 mi+222 mi
- 23/08/201654,100 mi+163 mi
- 22/08/201754,314 mi+214 mi
- 21/08/201854,411 mi+97 mi
- 22/08/201954,446 mi+35 mi
- 01/09/202254,481 mi+35 mi
- 16/09/202254,495 mi+14 mi
- 16/01/202559,975 mi+5,480 mi
- 17/01/202559,975 mi
Average of roughly 416 miles per year across 18 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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