MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
225,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
JYK 492W is a 1981 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1981 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 85,797 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JYK 492W, 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 45 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of JYK 492W?
You can check the full history of JYK 492W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was JYK 492W registered?
JYK 492W is a 1981 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 1981.
Is JYK 492W safe to buy?
The MOT history for JYK 492W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does JYK 492W have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on JYK 492W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.