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M132 GAT

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,535 mi
Last recorded60,535 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM132 GAT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 60,535 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear suspension but not excessive .

Fail 19 Dec 2023 60,535 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear suspension but not excessive .

Pass 11 Jan 2023 59,974 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 59,451 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 59,432 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 58,868 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 58,299 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 57,297 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 56,334 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 55,468 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 54,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 53,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 50,307 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 48,597 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 47,421 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,215 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,912 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 43,474 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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M132 GAT is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1994 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 115,599 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 M132 GAT, 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 32 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M132 GAT registered?

M132 GAT is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 August 1994.

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