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J17 JPW

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,497 mi
Last recorded70,497 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 JPW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 70,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2024 70,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2023 69,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2022 69,249 miles

All suspension components have general age related corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 68,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside has age related corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 3 Nov 2021 68,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside has age related corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 4 Nov 2020 68,486 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

suspension and brake components have age related corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2020 68,486 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

suspension and brake components have age related corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,131 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2019 68,131 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,327 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 67,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 66,840 miles

All metal brake pipes have been covered with grease

Fail 6 Nov 2017 66,840 miles

All metal brake pipes have been covered with grease

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 66,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,287 miles

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion or have been Greased

Fail 2 Nov 2015 65,287 miles

All metal brake pipes have slight corrosion or have been Greased

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 64,526 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 63,763 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 62,934 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,910 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,898 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 57,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 56,322 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 54,529 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 49,733 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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J17 JPW is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 98,622 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J17 JPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J17 JPW registered?

J17 JPW is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is J17 JPW safe to buy?

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