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R103 JBJ

1998 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 31698,622 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 JBJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 92,939 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 86,813 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 86,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 86,130 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 86,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Tail pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure Filler neck hose clip broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 83,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 79,534 miles

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated and middle rubber missing,exhaust not insecure

Fail 1 Jul 2022 79,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated and middle rubber missing,exhaust not insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2021 69,182 miles

Nearside front jack point corroded. Not prescribed area.

Fail 29 Jun 2021 69,179 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Inner forward most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front jack point corroded. Not prescribed area.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 67,687 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 67,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,412 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 65,406 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,206 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 62,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,981 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 57,265 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,531 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 51,648 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 47,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust slighty rusted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,903 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake disc worn & lipped

front wiper blade smearing

rear brake disc worn & lipped

Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,796 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,376 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,435 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 40,435 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,060 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,308 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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R103 JBJ is a 1998 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R103 JBJ, 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.

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What year was R103 JBJ registered?

R103 JBJ is a 1998 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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