1983 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · DOT 498W
1983 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1983. Recorded mileage 113,770 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,770 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1983
- Engine
- 1766cc
DOT 498W Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 113,770 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 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.
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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DOT 498W Mileage History
- 04/11/2021109,591 mi
- 18/11/2021109,600 mi+9 mi
- 29/07/2023111,676 mi+2,076 mi
- 23/07/2024112,212 mi+536 mi
- 12/08/2025113,770 mi+1,558 mi
Average of roughly 1,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DOT 498W 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 1983 BMW 316 (DOT 498W) between November 2021 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 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: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing Front anti roll bar bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing Front anti roll bar bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
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