1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R753 APU
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 143,288 miles. MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R753 APU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2025
- 143,288 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R753 APU Mileage History
- 12/08/2022131,950 mi
- 03/08/2023139,115 mi+7,165 mi
- 22/02/2025143,288 mi+4,173 mi
Average of roughly 4,475 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R753 APU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 316 (R753 APU) between August 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
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