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K822 VNF

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,129 mi
Last recorded84,129 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK822 VNF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 84,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings (behind headlamps) corroded.

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly.

o/s/f wing corroded to a hole in two places.

o/s/r wheel arch corroding.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 84,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings (behind headlamps) corroded.

n/s/f tyre cracking slightly.

o/s/f wing corroded to a hole in two places.

o/s/r wheel arch corroding.

Pass 24 May 2012 83,465 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings(behind headlamps)corroded.

o/s/f outer wing corroded.

on top of n/s chassis(below the battery)corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 82,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wing around mud flap corroded

Fail 26 May 2011 82,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f wing around mud flap corroded

o/s/r inner sidelight in-op

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,130 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 79,148 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,784 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f flexi brake hoses/brake pipe unions corroding.

Pass 23 May 2007 74,471 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f flexi brake hose unions corroding.

n/s/f & o/s/f strut corroding.

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone rubber bush bonding starting to deteriorate.

Fail 14 May 2007 74,471 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front bracket broken.

n/s/f & o/s/f brake flexi hose unions corroding.

n/s/f & o/s/f strut corroding around lower spring mount.

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres cracking on tread & outer sidewalls.

o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone rubber bush bonding starting to deteriorate.

Pass 24 May 2006 71,887 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split.

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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K822 VNF is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K822 VNF, 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.

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K822 VNF is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 1992.

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