1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R761 KTO
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 80,554 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,554 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1596cc
R761 KTO Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2011
- 80,554 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R761 KTO Mileage History
- 14/03/2006503,058 mi
- 13/03/200759,063 mi-443,995 mi
- 14/03/200759,063 mi
- 03/04/200865,445 mi+6,382 mi
- 02/06/200971,519 mi+6,074 mi
- 02/06/200971,519 mi
- 12/05/201075,535 mi+4,016 mi
- 13/05/201075,535 mi
- 13/06/201166,574 mi-8,961 mi
- 14/06/201180,554 mi+13,980 mi
Average of roughly -80,463 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R761 KTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 316 (R761 KTO) between March 2006 and June 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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