1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · N155 BNF
1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 84,695 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N155 BNF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 84,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N155 BNF 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 1996 BMW 316 (N155 BNF) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))”.
N155 BNF Mileage History
- 05/07/202356,156 mi
- 07/07/202356,157 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/202478,711 mi+22,554 mi
- 20/08/202580,915 mi+2,204 mi
- 17/08/202684,695 mi+3,780 mi
Average of roughly 9,153 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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