DVLA verified

MOT valid

1998 BMW 3161.6L Petrol

S248 DBN

Vehicle Insight Summary

BMW 316 (1998, Petrol, 1596cc) — mileage recorded at 64,382. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT

Valid

Expires 27/10/2026

Tax

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Mileage: 64,382
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1596cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Good

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

This score reflects past DVSA test passes and advisory frequency. However, it does not check if the car has £15,000 of unpaid finance, an insurance write-off marker, or a police theft report.

✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1998, this BMW 316 with plate S248 DBN has undergone 5 MOT inspections since October 2022.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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