MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,203 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
slight inbalance on rear service brake and handbrake (o/s/r less)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working 21/4 (1.3.2b)
slight inbalance on rear service brake and handbrake (o/s/r less)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front suspension balljoint covers starting to perish
slight noise o/s/r brake area
slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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GAZ 5246 is a 1993 BMW 316 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
Across all 1993 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 116,811 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 GAZ 5246, 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 33 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was GAZ 5246 registered?
GAZ 5246 is a 1993 BMW 316, first registered on 2 April 1993.
Is GAZ 5246 safe to buy?
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