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520 GML

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

74,038 mi
Last recorded74,038 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration520 GML
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 74,038 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 73,818 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 73,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 73,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 73,724 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front REAR bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 73,618 miles

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2018 73,532 miles

both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2017 73,439 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 73,016 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 73,016 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,604 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 72,604 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,739 miles

eng oil low

exh front pipe to gearbox incomplete but no insecure

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Fail 1 Dec 2014 71,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eng oil low

exh front pipe to gearbox incomplete but no insecure

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 19 Dec 2013 70,781 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 69,595 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 69,595 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 67,900 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 65,549 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,267 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 62,947 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,675 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 60,619 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 60,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 59,098 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 59,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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520 GML is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1994 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 115,599 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 520 GML, 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 32 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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520 GML is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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