MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,005 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
on maximum limits for emission test
on maximum limits for emission test
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front side lights must be white or yellow if incorperated in a yellow headlamp
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front side lights must be white or yellow if incorperated in a yellow headlamp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
rear brake pipes start to corrode
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M157 GDV is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 M157 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.
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What year was M157 GDV registered?
M157 GDV is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 12 September 1994.
Is M157 GDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for M157 GDV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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