1988 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · E814 LSG
1988 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08/01/1988. Recorded mileage 26,254 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 1766cc
E814 LSG Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
- 26,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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E814 LSG Mileage History
- 18/05/201624,447 mi
- 18/05/201624,447 mi
- 04/05/201724,722 mi+275 mi
- 10/05/201825,022 mi+300 mi
- 07/05/201925,214 mi+192 mi
- 07/08/202025,216 mi+2 mi
- 27/01/202225,433 mi+217 mi
- 05/07/202325,569 mi+136 mi
- 02/07/202425,824 mi+255 mi
- 27/06/202526,049 mi+225 mi
- 15/07/202626,254 mi+205 mi
Average of roughly 178 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
E814 LSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 BMW 316 (E814 LSG) between May 2016 and July 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)”; “Battery insecure (1.9.1)”.
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