1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R569 KTO
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 199,200 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2018. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2018
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,200 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R569 KTO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2017
- 199,200 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R569 KTO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 316 (R569 KTO) between August 2006 and December 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
R569 KTO Mileage History
- 19/08/2006103,700 mi
- 19/08/2006103,700 mi
- 04/08/2007106,645 mi+2,945 mi
- 02/10/2008112,736 mi+6,091 mi
- 29/10/2009117,479 mi+4,743 mi
- 29/10/2010121,758 mi+4,279 mi
- 28/10/2011126,942 mi+5,184 mi
- 28/10/2011126,942 mi
- 17/10/2012137,186 mi+10,244 mi
- 17/10/2012137,186 mi
- 12/10/2013147,754 mi+10,568 mi
- 11/10/2014156,298 mi+8,544 mi
- 05/10/2015168,194 mi+11,896 mi
- 09/10/2015168,194 mi
- 21/10/2016176,027 mi+7,833 mi
- 01/12/2017199,200 mi+23,173 mi
Average of roughly 8,462 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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