1996 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P71 UGG
1996 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 138,589 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P71 UGG Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 138,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P71 UGG Mileage History
- 23/08/200583,807 mi
- 22/08/200695,427 mi+11,620 mi
- 22/08/200695,433 mi+6 mi
- 17/08/2007101,987 mi+6,554 mi
- 19/08/2008106,811 mi+4,824 mi
- 19/08/2008106,814 mi+3 mi
- 24/07/2009110,246 mi+3,432 mi
- 29/07/2009110,246 mi
- 13/08/2010114,044 mi+3,798 mi
- 13/08/2010114,044 mi
- 05/09/2011116,540 mi+2,496 mi
- 15/09/2011116,545 mi+5 mi
- 06/09/2012121,254 mi+4,709 mi
- 13/09/2012121,397 mi+143 mi
- 11/11/2016126,105 mi+4,708 mi
- 02/12/2017132,163 mi+6,058 mi
- 01/12/2018132,514 mi+351 mi
- 12/12/2018132,514 mi
- 08/02/2020138,210 mi+5,696 mi
- 07/07/2021138,462 mi+252 mi
- 29/05/2026138,589 mi+127 mi
Average of roughly 2,638 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P71 UGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 BMW 316 (P71 UGG) between August 2005 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”.
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