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K926 DVW

1992 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,990 mi
Last recorded142,990 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK926 DVW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 142,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 142,987 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2019 140,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 140,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 138,824 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 138,812 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 136,661 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 134,606 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 132,157 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2015 132,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2014 130,089 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 130,089 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 127,230 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2013 127,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 123,603 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 123,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 118,638 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 118,631 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 115,081 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 115,081 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 111,676 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 108,132 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 97,386 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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K926 DVW is a 1992 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K926 DVW, 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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What year was K926 DVW registered?

K926 DVW is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 7 August 1992.

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