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K859 VNF

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,411 mi
Last recorded95,411 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK859 VNF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 95,411 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 90,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to under side of car and components

Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,881 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,668 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Slight corrosion on inner wing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,286 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre has small cracks in tread

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 83,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has small cracks in tread

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,204 miles

Exhaust center section mounting is corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Osf tyre has small cracks

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 82,204 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust center section mounting is corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Osf tyre has small cracks

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,555 miles

Front wings corroded.

Nsf tyre has small cracks.

Osf tyre has small cracksd.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,589 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 79,433 miles

Front exhaust clamp is corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Samll cracks in nsf tyre sidewall

Small cracks in osf tyre sidewall

Fail 1 May 2012 79,433 miles

Front exhaust clamp is corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Samll cracks in nsf tyre sidewall

Small cracks in osf tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,882 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 75,729 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,704 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,573 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 69,207 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 66,294 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 66,294 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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K859 VNF is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K859 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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K859 VNF is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 27 November 1992.

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