1999 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · S196 BGP
1999 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 1999. Recorded mileage 142,597 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S196 BGP Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
- 142,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S196 BGP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 316 (S196 BGP) between January 2006 and July 2025.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
S196 BGP Mileage History
- 12/01/200680,658 mi
- 24/01/200785,786 mi+5,128 mi
- 07/03/200891,042 mi+5,256 mi
- 07/03/200891,043 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/200997,892 mi+6,849 mi
- 06/04/200997,907 mi+15 mi
- 06/04/200997,907 mi
- 04/05/2010104,599 mi+6,692 mi
- 07/05/2010104,599 mi
- 07/06/2011106,855 mi+2,256 mi
- 11/06/2012110,318 mi+3,463 mi
- 07/06/2013115,620 mi+5,302 mi
- 07/07/2018148,604 mi+32,984 mi
- 17/07/2023140,298 mi-8,306 mi
- 16/07/2024141,284 mi+986 mi
- 16/07/2025142,597 mi+1,313 mi
Average of roughly 3,175 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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