The road tax status for R568 BLD is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R568 BLD?

The MOT for R568 BLD is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 May 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of R568 BLD?

The recorded mileage for R568 BLD is 98,499 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R568 BLD ULEZ compliant?

No, R568 BLD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R568 BLD

R568 BLD

1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17/03/1998. Recorded mileage 98,499 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: BMW 316
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 07/05/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 98,499 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 98,499 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1596cc

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R568 BLD Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2024
98,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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R568 BLD Mileage History

24/04/202385,902 mi
27/04/202385,902 mi
29/04/202498,261 mi+12,359 mi
09/05/202498,499 mi+238 mi

Average of roughly 12,071 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R568 BLD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 06:20

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 316 (R568 BLD) between April 2023 and May 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 09 May 2024 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: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.

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