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M136 GDV

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

60,344 mi
Last recorded60,344 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM136 GDV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 60,344 miles

both headlamps condensated but beam images visible

front and rear brake pipes coated in sticky grease

Pass 8 Sep 2020 57,744 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 8 Sep 2020 57,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 18 Sep 2019 55,725 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 55,724 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

water inside nearside headlamp, beam image a bit hazzy

Pass 18 Sep 2017 45,470 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 45,261 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 44,896 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 44,261 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 43,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2012 42,486 miles

o/s/r tyre poor condition

Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,371 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,002 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,486 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 35,901 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 35,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,123 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 32,397 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 32,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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M136 GDV is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 M136 GDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M136 GDV?

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What year was M136 GDV registered?

M136 GDV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 1994.

Is M136 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M136 GDV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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