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M586 GPB

1994 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,043 mi
Last recorded160,043 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM586 GPB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 160,043 miles

Sills corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked and chipped (nearside and offside) (3.2 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 25 May 2019 147,198 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns/os (1.2.1 (f))

sills show signs of repair undersealed

Fail 25 May 2019 147,198 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ns/os (1.2.1 (f))

sills show signs of repair undersealed

Fail 26 Apr 2019 147,168 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced corrsion hole nearside outer sill at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 147,155 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 144,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 139,543 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 134,410 miles

near side door mirror missing

both rear shock absorbers corroded around top mount

slight exhaust blow from rear exhaust box

slight play in off side front inner track rod joint

Pass 15 Oct 2009 132,749 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 130,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 18 Oct 2007 128,318 miles

Heavy knock from o/s/r.Work has been carried out on o/s/r since tested.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 128,316 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 124,237 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 124,237 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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M586 GPB is a 1994 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M586 GPB, 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 M586 GPB registered?

M586 GPB is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 12 August 1994.

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