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K929 FVJ

1992 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

133,117 mi
Last recorded133,117 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK929 FVJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 133,117 miles

Clutch fluid empty

Nearside rear wheel arch to sill lip very corroded

Offside Reverse light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2025 133,105 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

back of n/s/r inner arch corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2025 133,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear inner arch corroded/holed, suspension and seat belt prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of rear inner arch corroded/holed, suspension and seat belt prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

back of n/s/r inner arch corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2023 133,008 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 132,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear have been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 132,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too rear have been under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 130,834 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 130,780 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 130,739 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,708 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 130,645 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 129,733 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 127,985 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 126,849 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 124,968 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 123,152 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 30 Sep 2011 123,152 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 121,365 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2009 119,532 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 118,208 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 115,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 112,402 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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K929 FVJ is a 1992 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K929 FVJ, 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 K929 FVJ registered?

K929 FVJ is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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