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K202 UPE

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,012 mi
Last recorded111,012 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK202 UPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 111,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 111,006 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 110,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 110,989 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 109,295 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 108,117 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,929 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,225 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 101,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 99,057 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers

Pass 26 Jul 2013 95,976 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,788 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 92,774 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 87,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 82,869 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 71,511 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 67,186 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 67,111 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2006 66,980 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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K202 UPE is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1992 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 122,211 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 K202 UPE, 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 34 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K202 UPE registered?

K202 UPE is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K202 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K202 UPE shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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