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K17 REW

1998 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 REW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 122,311 miles

vehicle prepared for motor sport

Pass 22 Jan 2018 122,111 miles

vehicle prepared for rallying

Pass 16 Jan 2017 121,399 miles

both front seats fixed

vehicle prepared for rallying large under trays fitted obscuring view of varies items

Pass 24 Oct 2015 128,156 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 128,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 127,806 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 127,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Race seats and harness fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2012 127,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 127,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 127,185 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 126,765 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 126,765 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 125,919 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 125,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 121,200 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 121,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 20 Sep 2006 110,647 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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K17 REW is a 1998 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K17 REW, 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 K17 REW registered?

K17 REW is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K17 REW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K17 REW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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