1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · S186 DRO
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13/08/1998. Recorded mileage 96,285 miles. MOT valid until 09/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,285 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
S186 DRO Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 96,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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S186 DRO Mileage History
- 27/09/200658,396 mi
- 17/09/200764,873 mi+6,477 mi
- 16/09/200870,972 mi+6,099 mi
- 23/09/200871,089 mi+117 mi
- 05/09/200974,198 mi+3,109 mi
- 31/08/201076,239 mi+2,041 mi
- 13/09/201179,238 mi+2,999 mi
- 29/08/201280,924 mi+1,686 mi
- 28/08/201383,030 mi+2,106 mi
- 10/09/201485,681 mi+2,651 mi
- 17/09/201588,122 mi+2,441 mi
- 02/09/201689,282 mi+1,160 mi
- 16/09/201790,254 mi+972 mi
- 15/09/201890,934 mi+680 mi
- 15/09/201890,934 mi
- 03/09/201991,597 mi+663 mi
- 01/09/202092,590 mi+993 mi
- 17/09/202193,558 mi+968 mi
- 23/09/202294,195 mi+637 mi
- 03/10/202395,019 mi+824 mi
- 09/05/202595,092 mi+73 mi
- 06/05/202696,285 mi+1,193 mi
- 11/05/202696,285 mi
Average of roughly 1,931 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
S186 DRO MOT History
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 (S186 DRO) between September 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
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