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K955 PGV

1992 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,873 mi
Last recorded142,873 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK955 PGV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 142,873 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 140,970 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front / rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 140,947 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front / rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both, front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 139,480 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 139,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 135,762 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 123,987 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Warning light on, on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2016 110,276 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 110,276 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,745 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2015 96,745 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 6 May 2014 91,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,995 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 90,907 miles

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2011 90,637 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 90,152 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2010 90,152 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2009 89,484 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 88,350 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 83,974 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 83,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 78,340 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 78,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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K955 PGV is a 1992 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 K955 PGV, 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 K955 PGV registered?

K955 PGV is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K955 PGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K955 PGV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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