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K433 YDV

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,257 mi
Last recorded39,257 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK433 YDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 39,257 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 39,245 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 39,165 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 39,047 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,797 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 38,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 38,605 miles

coolant leak radiator

Fail 14 Apr 2016 38,605 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

coolant leak radiator

Pass 1 May 2015 38,419 miles

areas of exhaust system corroding

bit of play in steering rack balljoints

some power steering pipes corroding

some undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2014 38,196 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,136 miles

Front bump stops perished

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,093 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 14 Apr 2011 38,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,004 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 38,004 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 37,615 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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K433 YDV is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K433 YDV, 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 K433 YDV registered?

K433 YDV is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K433 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K433 YDV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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