1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R257 DBO
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 63,478 miles. MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R257 DBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/03/2026
- 63,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R257 DBO Mileage History
- 07/08/202452,626 mi
- 09/08/202452,626 mi
- 25/02/202552,653 mi+27 mi
- 11/03/202663,473 mi+10,820 mi
- 13/03/202663,478 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R257 DBO 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 (R257 DBO) between August 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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