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1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · R776 BGV

R776 BGV

1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 192,633 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 2027.

Make & Model
BMW 316
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09 Sept 2027
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 May 2023)
Recorded Mileage
192,633 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09 Sept 2027
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 May 2023
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1998
Engine
1596cc
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R776 BGV Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2026
  • 192,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 8 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)

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R776 BGV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 14:11
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 316 (R776 BGV) between May 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.

The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)”.

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ADVISORY

R776 BGV Mileage History

  1. 16/05/2006145,776 mi
  2. 24/05/2006146,016 mi+240 mi
  3. 01/06/2007156,624 mi+10,608 mi
  4. 01/06/2007156,624 mi
  5. 09/06/2008161,854 mi+5,230 mi
  6. 14/06/2008161,932 mi+78 mi
  7. 28/05/2009163,120 mi+1,188 mi
  8. 29/05/2009163,123 mi+3 mi
  9. 22/05/2010166,388 mi+3,265 mi
  10. 01/06/2011169,528 mi+3,140 mi
  11. 29/05/2012170,755 mi+1,227 mi
  12. 29/05/2013173,175 mi+2,420 mi
  13. 20/06/2014175,906 mi+2,731 mi
  14. 02/07/2014175,906 mi
  15. 01/07/2015181,214 mi+5,308 mi
  16. 18/06/2016184,235 mi+3,021 mi
  17. 18/06/2016184,235 mi
  18. 04/07/2017187,572 mi+3,337 mi
  19. 04/07/2017187,572 mi
  20. 14/08/2020188,790 mi+1,218 mi
  21. 22/12/2021188,622 mi-168 mi
  22. 11/09/2026192,633 mi+4,011 mi
  23. 11/09/2026192,633 mi

Average of roughly 2,306 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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