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M86 GGJ

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

228,019 mi
Last recorded228,019 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM86 GGJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 228,019 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 218,289 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 218,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 211,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 198,762 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 185,223 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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M86 GGJ is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 M86 GGJ, 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 M86 GGJ registered?

M86 GGJ is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M86 GGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M86 GGJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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