1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · P111 YBY
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 113,309 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2010.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P111 YBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2009
- 113,309 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P111 YBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 316 (P111 YBY) between November 2006 and November 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
P111 YBY Mileage History
- 11/11/200685,527 mi
- 09/04/200899,884 mi+14,357 mi
- 30/03/2009108,599 mi+8,715 mi
- 14/10/2009113,291 mi+4,692 mi
- 06/11/2009113,309 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 9,300 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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