1993 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · YDN 7
1993 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 1993. Recorded mileage 51,003 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,003 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YDN 7 Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2026
- 51,003 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YDN 7 Mileage History
- 25/11/200622,110 mi
- 24/11/200723,177 mi+1,067 mi
- 11/11/200824,984 mi+1,807 mi
- 13/11/200926,949 mi+1,965 mi
- 23/11/201028,028 mi+1,079 mi
- 09/11/201130,130 mi+2,102 mi
- 07/11/201232,277 mi+2,147 mi
- 08/11/201333,059 mi+782 mi
- 17/11/201433,735 mi+676 mi
- 04/11/201534,260 mi+525 mi
- 19/11/201634,371 mi+111 mi
- 23/05/201734,400 mi+29 mi
- 23/05/201734,400 mi
- 11/06/201838,133 mi+3,733 mi
- 17/05/201941,071 mi+2,938 mi
- 22/12/202046,809 mi+5,738 mi
- 17/11/202148,384 mi+1,575 mi
- 22/11/202148,384 mi
- 22/08/202248,874 mi+490 mi
- 15/08/202348,932 mi+58 mi
- 27/08/202450,011 mi+1,079 mi
- 15/08/202550,479 mi+468 mi
- 24/09/202651,003 mi+524 mi
Average of roughly 1,457 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
YDN 7 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 BMW 316 (YDN 7) between November 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 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 (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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