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GTM 737N

1974 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1573cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,879 mi
Last recorded34,879 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTM 737N
MakeBMW
Model116
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,573cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 34,879 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 34,798 miles

rear brakes binding

Pass 12 May 2017 34,514 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,682 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,901 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 68,205 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,166 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 68,164 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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GTM 737N is a 1974 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,573cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GTM 737N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 52 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GTM 737N registered?

GTM 737N is a 1974 BMW 116, first registered on 12 November 1974.

Is GTM 737N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTM 737N shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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