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K6 JXD

1998 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

181,896 mi
Last recorded181,896 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 JXD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 181,896 miles

Offside Rear handbrake low effort

all springs covered with material

reverse light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2025 170,994 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 154,344 miles

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

both rear diff bushes worn

Pass 17 Nov 2023 151,696 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 148,256 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 148,120 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,707 miles

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Fail 2 Nov 2020 146,707 miles

Oil leak

Slight exhaust blow

Stop lamp(s) not working Near side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 141,650 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2019 141,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 138,108 miles

Oil leak

Rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 138,039 miles

Oil leak

Rear discs worn

Fail 28 Oct 2017 138,037 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear discs worn

Pass 29 Oct 2016 137,696 miles

General corrosion over vehicle

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2015 134,604 miles

Brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 134,482 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 133,720 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 133,213 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 132,191 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r disc rusty

Fail 12 Nov 2011 132,191 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r disc rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2010 131,806 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTERWALL CUT NOT SHOWING CANVAS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY

Fail 16 Nov 2010 131,805 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F TYRE OUTERWALL CUT NOT SHOWING CANVAS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY RUSTY

Pass 25 Nov 2009 127,373 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 127,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 11,199 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 101,965 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 101,965 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

tracking advisable.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 95,822 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 95,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Tracktion control sign stays on.

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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K6 JXD is a 1998 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 K6 JXD, 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 K6 JXD registered?

K6 JXD is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is K6 JXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 JXD shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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