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K926 NTY

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,199 mi
Last recorded143,199 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2006
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK926 NTY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2006 143,199 miles

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

battery insecure

battery terminals insecure

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

brake warning light is on

nsf brake flexi clip missing

play in nsf drop link

play in osf drop link

play in steering wheel upper colum

power steering pipe has been rubbing off steering joint

rear exhaust bracket has temp repair

spare tyre on 2mm

unable to open osr door fully

Fail 30 Jun 2006 143,184 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

battery insecure

battery terminals insecure

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

brake warnunig light is on

nsf brake flexi clip missing

play in nsf link

play in osf link

play in steering wheel upper colum

power steering pipe has been rubbing off steering joint

rear exhaust bracket has temp repair

spare tyre on 2mm

unable to open osr door fully

Pass 12 Oct 2005 128,918 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 128,916 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 NTY is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NTY, 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 K926 NTY registered?

K926 NTY is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K926 NTY safe to buy?

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