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J1 XOB

1999 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,666 mi
Last recorded123,666 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 31694,050 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 XOB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 123,666 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 109,929 miles

Central Front Lower Front prop shaft rubber coupling slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 109,637 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear jacking point corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 105,609 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

back box has corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2022 105,396 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 105,203 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 105,202 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 104,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter housing gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edges + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

brake fluid ageing

limited remaining handbrake reserve travel

Fail 13 Jun 2019 104,948 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive possible oil filter housing gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edges + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

brake fluid ageing

limited remaining handbrake reserve travel

Pass 15 Jun 2018 104,170 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 104,170 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 102,675 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 100,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 100,009 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 97,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 89,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,286 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 79,260 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 74,541 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 74,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 67,730 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2006 64,002 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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J1 XOB is a 1999 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 94,050 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 J1 XOB, 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 27 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J1 XOB registered?

J1 XOB is a 1999 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J1 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 XOB shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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