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J18 VKW

1998 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,840 mi
Last recorded69,840 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 VKW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 69,840 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 68,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 67,004 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,773 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 65,077 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 64,481 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 61,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 56,008 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 53,912 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,963 miles

All tyres showing signs of ageing

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front Tyre valve deteriorated

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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J18 VKW is a 1998 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J18 VKW, 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

How do I check the history of J18 VKW?

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What year was J18 VKW registered?

J18 VKW is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 21 February 1998.

Is J18 VKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 VKW shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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