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M2 GRD

1994 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,818 mi
Last recorded128,818 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 GRD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 128,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 124,686 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 116,142 miles

front number plate has water marks

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing close

slight blow on exhaust

tracking

Pass 11 May 2009 107,151 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

play in nearside front balljoint

slight play in nearside steering arm

tracking

Pass 20 May 2008 101,821 miles

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 17 May 2008 101,823 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

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

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 9 May 2007 96,879 miles

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 19 May 2006 91,063 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 91,063 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M2 GRD is a 1994 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M2 GRD, 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

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What year was M2 GRD registered?

M2 GRD is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M2 GRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 GRD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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