1988 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · DEV 58X
1988 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 1988. Recorded mileage 76,114 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DEV 58X Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 76,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DEV 58X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 316 (DEV 58X) between February 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
DEV 58X Mileage History
- 12/02/202273,034 mi
- 04/02/202374,273 mi+1,239 mi
- 03/02/202475,696 mi+1,423 mi
- 13/08/202576,114 mi+418 mi
Average of roughly 880 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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