1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P128 AFP
1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 65,710 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P128 AFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 65,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P128 AFP 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 (P128 AFP) between April 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 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: Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel BOTH (1.1.2 (a))”; “Front Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Road wheel fixing missing both (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
P128 AFP Mileage History
- 15/04/202263,304 mi
- 29/04/202263,440 mi+136 mi
- 07/09/202464,324 mi+884 mi
- 11/09/202565,710 mi+1,386 mi
- 11/09/202565,710 mi
Average of roughly 706 miles per year across 5 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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