1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P21 FAL
1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 169,440 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P21 FAL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2025
- 169,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P21 FAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 316 (P21 FAL) between October 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 February 2025 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
P21 FAL Mileage History
- 08/10/2022166,610 mi
- 21/10/2022166,648 mi+38 mi
- 14/10/2023167,631 mi+983 mi
- 01/02/2025169,440 mi+1,809 mi
Average of roughly 1,220 miles per year across 4 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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