1991 BMW 316 1.6L Petrol · J492 KRK
1991 BMW 316 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 227,533 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 227,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J492 KRK Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 227,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J492 KRK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 BMW 316 (J492 KRK) between November 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
J492 KRK Mileage History
- 17/11/2006210,885 mi
- 13/12/2007215,573 mi+4,688 mi
- 18/12/2007215,579 mi+6 mi
- 12/12/2008221,923 mi+6,344 mi
- 07/06/2018223,758 mi+1,835 mi
- 30/05/2019224,145 mi+387 mi
- 27/07/2021224,272 mi+127 mi
- 07/08/2021224,272 mi
- 04/08/2022224,409 mi+137 mi
- 25/08/2023224,660 mi+251 mi
- 27/08/2024225,022 mi+362 mi
- 11/08/2025225,807 mi+785 mi
- 22/08/2026227,531 mi+1,724 mi
- 07/09/2026227,533 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 841 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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