MOT Status
ValidMileage
92,939 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated and middle rubber missing,exhaust not insecure
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust rubber deteriorated and middle rubber missing,exhaust not insecure
Nearside front jack point corroded. Not prescribed area.
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.
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))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Rear rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition but not blowing
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)
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
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
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)
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)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R103 JBJ safe to buy?
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