1998 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · XIW 7108
1998 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 91,698 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,698 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XIW 7108 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 91,698 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XIW 7108 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 (XIW 7108) between March 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
XIW 7108 Mileage History
- 28/03/202389,268 mi
- 08/04/202490,166 mi+898 mi
- 07/04/202590,606 mi+440 mi
- 08/07/202691,664 mi+1,058 mi
- 09/09/202691,698 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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