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M833 GPK

1994 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,589 mi
Last recorded96,589 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM833 GPK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 96,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp fixing has a temporary repair

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front wing damaged

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

bonnet release mechanism difficult to operate

Fail 11 Nov 2017 96,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lamp fixing has a temporary repair

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear body damage

Offside Front wing damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bonnet release mechanism difficult to operate

Pass 17 Nov 2016 94,357 miles

Corrosion in off side front lower sill.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 94,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal reservoir (2.3.3b)

Corrosion in off side front lower sill.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 91,463 miles

Front number plate cracked , and rear plate faded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower outer sill corroded .

Fail 11 Nov 2015 91,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front number plate cracked , and rear plate faded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower outer sill corroded .

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,070 miles

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

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

offside front jacking point starting to corrode

Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,070 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front jacking point starting to corrode

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 78,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 78,228 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 68,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 68,435 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 61,598 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked and damaged

imbalance on parking brake

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and wearing on outer edge and worn close to limit

rear exhaust sliencer outer skin corroded and leaking

some movement in offside front suspension ball joint

Fail 4 Nov 2011 61,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

both front brake discs corroded

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked and damaged

imbalance on parking brake

nearside rear brake binding

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scuffed and wearing on outer edge and worn close to limit

offside washer jet requires attention

one of offside tail lights not working

rear exhaust sliencer outer skin corroded and leaking

some movement in offside front suspension ball joint

Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,547 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 54,544 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,059 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 50,059 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 46,080 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 45,942 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M833 GPK is a 1994 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M833 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.

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M833 GPK is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 11 August 1994.

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