1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P716 BAP
1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 108,735 miles. MOT valid until 06/05/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/05/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1596cc
P716 BAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
- 108,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P716 BAP Mileage History
- 01/12/2023108,689 mi
- 02/12/2023108,690 mi+1 mi
- 05/05/2026108,735 mi+45 mi
- 08/05/2026108,735 mi
Average of roughly 19 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P716 BAP 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 (P716 BAP) between December 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 May 2026 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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: “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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