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A204 GPF

1984 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,874 mi
Last recorded18,874 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1984 BMW 31678,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA204 GPF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 18,874 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 17,555 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 16,275 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 14,439 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 14,413 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 14,225 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 14,178 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 13,305 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 13,103 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 12,965 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 11,445 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 11,208 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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A204 GPF is a 1984 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 78,931 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 A204 GPF, 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 42 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 A204 GPF?

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What year was A204 GPF registered?

A204 GPF is a 1984 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 1984.

Is A204 GPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A204 GPF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A204 GPF have outstanding finance?

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