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M827 GPK

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

56,039 mi
Last recorded56,039 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM827 GPK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 56,039 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 55,038 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 55,038 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

serpentine belt cracking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 54,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 54,491 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,712 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 52,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 52,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 51,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 50,095 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 50,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 48,801 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 15 Aug 2014 47,648 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 46,707 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 44,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 44,877 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 42,455 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 42,455 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,457 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 41,457 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,781 miles

bodywork has light scratch

hand brake travels slightly high

Fail 14 Aug 2009 40,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

3 tyres has cracks and too old [1994]

bodywork has light scratch

hand brake travels slightly high

Pass 1 Aug 2008 398,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,226 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,373 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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M827 GPK is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M827 GPK, 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 M827 GPK registered?

M827 GPK is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 25 August 1994.

Is M827 GPK safe to buy?

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