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GAZ 2131

1995 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,562 mi
Last recorded88,562 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 2131
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2008 88,562 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 88,562 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 87,675 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 87,650 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 85,120 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 85,069 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2005 85,069 miles

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

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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GAZ 2131 is a 1995 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GAZ 2131, 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 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GAZ 2131 registered?

GAZ 2131 is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 29 November 1995.

Is GAZ 2131 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 2131 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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