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K998 NML

1992 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

88,841 mi
Last recorded88,841 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK998 NML
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,841 miles

brakes have surface rust

engine has oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2024 88,807 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing and perished

rusty floors and seals

Pass 20 May 2021 88,796 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 88,596 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 88,505 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 88,505 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 88,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2018 88,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Mar 2017 87,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inside edge.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inside edge.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,368 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 86,842 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 86,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,263 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 8,493 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 83,890 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 83,890 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 83,259 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 83,259 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,310 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 81,269 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,995 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 79,842 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 79,292 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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K998 NML is a 1992 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K998 NML, 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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K998 NML is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 17 September 1992.

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The MOT history for K998 NML shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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