No, P274 BFP is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P274 BFP?

The MOT for P274 BFP is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 December 2022.

What is the recorded mileage of P274 BFP?

The recorded mileage for P274 BFP is 90,742 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P274 BFP ULEZ compliant?

No, P274 BFP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P274 BFP

P274 BFP

1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 90,742 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 09/12/2022
Road Tax: Untaxed (30/04/2022)
Recorded Mileage: 90,742 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 09/12/2022

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 30/04/2022

Mileage: 90,742 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1596cc

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P274 BFP Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2021
90,742 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

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P274 BFP Mileage History

03/12/202190,660 mi
10/12/202190,742 mi+82 mi

Average of roughly 4,261 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

P274 BFP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 04:33

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 316 (P274 BFP) between December 2021 and December 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 10 December 2021 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: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). 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: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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