1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · S46 KCC
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 82,228 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,228 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S46 KCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2026
- 82,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S46 KCC Mileage History
- 08/08/202279,108 mi
- 09/08/202379,282 mi+174 mi
- 08/08/202479,484 mi+202 mi
- 07/08/202580,518 mi+1,034 mi
- 06/08/202682,228 mi+1,710 mi
Average of roughly 781 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S46 KCC 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 (S46 KCC) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
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