1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R294 BKE
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 40,865 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,865 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R294 BKE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 40,865 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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R294 BKE Mileage History
- 11/02/202232,931 mi
- 01/02/202334,717 mi+1,786 mi
- 05/02/202436,279 mi+1,562 mi
- 26/03/202538,940 mi+2,661 mi
- 10/03/202640,865 mi+1,925 mi
Average of roughly 1,947 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R294 BKE 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 (R294 BKE) between February 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
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