1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R532 WBL
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 104,869 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,869 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1596cc
R532 WBL Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2012
- 104,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 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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R532 WBL Mileage History
- 07/02/200661,344 mi
- 03/07/200773,334 mi+11,990 mi
- 03/07/200773,334 mi
- 04/08/200882,450 mi+9,116 mi
- 13/08/200882,576 mi+126 mi
- 27/08/200991,089 mi+8,513 mi
- 25/09/200991,401 mi+312 mi
- 25/09/200991,401 mi
- 01/09/201096,118 mi+4,717 mi
- 01/09/201096,118 mi
- 13/08/2012104,864 mi+8,746 mi
- 13/08/2012104,869 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 6,682 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
R532 WBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 316 (R532 WBL) between February 2006 and August 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”; “Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)”.
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