No, R916 VBL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R916 VBL?

The MOT for R916 VBL is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 November 2010.

What is the recorded mileage of R916 VBL?

The recorded mileage for R916 VBL is 206,950 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R916 VBL ULEZ compliant?

No, R916 VBL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R916 VBL

R916 VBL

1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 206,950 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22/11/2010
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 206,950 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 22/11/2010

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 206,950 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1596cc

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R916 VBL Key Findings

6 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 12/04/2011
206,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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R916 VBL Mileage History

22/09/2006165,710 mi
05/09/2007174,367 mi+8,657 mi
23/11/2009189,064 mi+14,697 mi
12/04/2011206,950 mi+17,886 mi

Average of roughly 9,057 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R916 VBL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Oct 2026, 11:16

MOT Analysis

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6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 316 (R916 VBL) between September 2006 and April 2011.

The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 April 2011 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.

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