1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · S341 BFM
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 178,452 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,452 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S341 BFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2025
- 178,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S341 BFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 316 (S341 BFM) between March 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))”.
S341 BFM Mileage History
- 27/03/2023162,138 mi
- 27/03/2023162,138 mi
- 25/03/2024171,186 mi+9,048 mi
- 26/03/2024171,186 mi
- 20/09/2025178,452 mi+7,266 mi
Average of roughly 6,561 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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