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GAZ 5246

1993 BMW 316

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,203 mi
Last recorded109,203 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW 316116,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 5246
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 109,203 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 108,900 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 108,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 108,644 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 108,340 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 107,948 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 107,529 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 106,722 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 10,666 miles

slight inbalance on rear service brake and handbrake (o/s/r less)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 10,666 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working 21/4 (1.3.2b)

slight inbalance on rear service brake and handbrake (o/s/r less)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 106,304 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 105,851 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2014 105,851 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 105,772 miles

front suspension balljoint covers starting to perish

slight noise o/s/r brake area

Pass 30 Jun 2012 105,387 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 105,007 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 104,475 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 102,429 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 100,644 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 99,140 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 97,288 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for GAZ 5246 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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