1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R146 ANO
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 134,477 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R146 ANO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 134,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R146 ANO 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 (R146 ANO) between August 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”.
R146 ANO Mileage History
- 05/08/2022128,588 mi
- 20/01/2024130,287 mi+1,699 mi
- 11/01/2025132,443 mi+2,156 mi
- 14/01/2025132,460 mi+17 mi
- 12/01/2026134,477 mi+2,017 mi
Average of roughly 1,712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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