No, W356 YPX is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for W356 YPX?

The MOT for W356 YPX is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 January 2017.

What is the recorded mileage of W356 YPX?

The recorded mileage for W356 YPX is 144,977 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W356 YPX ULEZ compliant?

No, W356 YPX 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

1999 BMW 316 1.9L Petrol · W356 YPX

W356 YPX

1999 BMW 316 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/07/2001. Recorded mileage 144,977 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 1999 · Exeter
MOT Status: Valid until 28/01/2017
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 144,977 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 28/01/2017

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 144,977 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1999
Engine: 1895cc

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W356 YPX Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2016
144,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (62 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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! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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W356 YPX Mileage History

11/01/200680,048 mi
11/01/200680,048 mi
03/01/200790,712 mi+10,664 mi
16/01/200899,630 mi+8,918 mi
22/12/2008107,339 mi+7,709 mi
22/12/2008107,339 mi
29/01/2010114,803 mi+7,464 mi
06/01/2011121,340 mi+6,537 mi
10/01/2012127,642 mi+6,302 mi
08/01/2013132,774 mi+5,132 mi
08/01/2013132,774 mi
02/01/2014136,367 mi+3,593 mi
03/01/2014136,367 mi
06/01/2015140,703 mi+4,336 mi
06/01/2015140,703 mi
12/01/2016144,977 mi+4,274 mi

Average of roughly 6,492 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

W356 YPX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 21:31

MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 BMW 316 (W356 YPX) between January 2006 and January 2016.

The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 12 January 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (62 issues), Suspension (50 issues), Lighting (31 issues), Windscreen (24 issues), Tyres (18 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 186 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 Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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