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M223 GGA

1995 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,313 mi
Last recorded146,313 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1995 BMW 316108,514 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM223 GGA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 146,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 144,267 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 137,985 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 136,026 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 136,026 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 128,273 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 124,697 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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M223 GGA is a 1995 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1995 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 108,514 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 M223 GGA, 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 31 years old, this BMW 316 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M223 GGA registered?

M223 GGA is a 1995 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 1995.

Is M223 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M223 GGA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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