1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · S686 AGJ
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 134,412 miles. MOT valid until 11/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,412 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
S686 AGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 134,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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S686 AGJ Mileage History
- 24/11/2022122,160 mi
- 23/12/2022122,166 mi+6 mi
- 05/12/2023126,443 mi+4,277 mi
- 05/03/2025130,160 mi+3,717 mi
- 13/04/2026134,412 mi+4,252 mi
Average of roughly 3,621 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S686 AGJ 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 (S686 AGJ) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached play in shock (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached play in shock (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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