1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · E36 SDP
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 106,890 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E36 SDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 106,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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E36 SDP Mileage History
- 25/10/2023100,664 mi
- 23/10/2024103,226 mi+2,562 mi
- 15/11/2024103,236 mi+10 mi
- 13/04/2026106,623 mi+3,387 mi
- 14/04/2026106,890 mi+267 mi
Average of roughly 2,521 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E36 SDP 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 (E36 SDP) between October 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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