1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · S213 CGT
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 29,883 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,883 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S213 CGT Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2024
- 29,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S213 CGT Mileage History
- 25/10/202129,402 mi
- 07/01/202329,533 mi+131 mi
- 19/08/202429,883 mi+350 mi
Average of roughly 171 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
S213 CGT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 316 (S213 CGT) between October 2021 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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