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K658 FVX

1992 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,218 mi
Last recorded101,218 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK658 FVX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,218 miles

front n/plate cracked

front windows not working

strong advice both front bottom ball joints play started

strong advice both rear brake pipes rusting

tyre wear n/s/r

Pass 28 Oct 2009 96,715 miles

both front windows not working

n/s/r brake pipe rusting

rust started around n/s/f jacking point

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1,5mm

tyre wear starting on o/s/r

Pass 5 Nov 2008 92,054 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

front windoes not working

Pass 31 Oct 2007 88,040 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 88,021 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 86,295 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 84,619 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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K658 FVX is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K658 FVX, 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 K658 FVX registered?

K658 FVX is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 1992.

Is K658 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K658 FVX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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