Official DVLA Record

1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · S334 AYG

S334 AYG

1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 126,190 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
BMW 316
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
MOT Status
Valid until 25/05/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (15/03/2013)
Recorded Mileage
126,190 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/05/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 15/03/2013
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1998
Engine
1596cc

S334 AYG Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2012
  • 126,190 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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S334 AYG Mileage History

  1. 11/01/200682,382 mi
  2. 28/02/200797,908 mi+15,526 mi
  3. 05/03/200798,207 mi+299 mi
  4. 19/02/2008108,316 mi+10,109 mi
  5. 21/02/2008108,196 mi-120 mi
  6. 30/04/2009112,698 mi+4,502 mi
  7. 16/06/2009112,733 mi+35 mi
  8. 08/05/2010117,675 mi+4,942 mi
  9. 12/05/2010116,759 mi-916 mi
  10. 06/05/2011125,198 mi+8,439 mi
  11. 07/05/2011125,198 mi
  12. 26/05/2012126,190 mi+992 mi

Average of roughly 6,876 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

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

S334 AYG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 07:30
MOT Analysis

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

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 316 (S334 AYG) between January 2006 and May 2012.

The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 26 May 2012 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: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Emissions not tested (7.0)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.

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