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OIL 7847

1992 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,675 mi
Last recorded116,675 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 BMW 316122,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 7847
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 116,675 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 116,449 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 116,326 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 115,675 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 115,528 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,184 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 114,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 114,227 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,564 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 109,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,493 miles

diff has an oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 108,482 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

diff has an oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 106,459 miles

diff has an oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2013 106,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

diff has an oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2012 104,990 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 102,744 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 102,744 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 100,212 miles

Oil leak at rear diff.

Pass 25 Aug 2009 98,299 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 96,061 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 95,262 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 95,262 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 93,935 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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OIL 7847 is a 1992 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OIL 7847, 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

How do I check the history of OIL 7847?

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What year was OIL 7847 registered?

OIL 7847 is a 1992 BMW 316, first registered on 26 June 1992.

Is OIL 7847 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OIL 7847 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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