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M956 GPE

1994 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,722 mi
Last recorded144,722 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 BMW 316115,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM956 GPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 144,722 miles

exhaust very rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2014 139,640 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

exhaust very rusty

front pads low

rear brake pipes very rusty

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Feb 2014 139,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both rear wheel arches rusty

exhaust very rusty

front pads low

rear brake pipes very rusty

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Feb 2013 135,698 miles

exhaist very rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2012 130,060 miles

nsr brake binding very slightly

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2011 124,485 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 124,480 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr brake starting to bind, ns washer poor ,

Fail 16 Jul 2009 122,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre perishing stone chip to windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2008 113,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 106,788 miles

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

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

slight play steering rack, rear exhaust box corroding

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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M956 GPE is a 1994 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M956 GPE, 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 M956 GPE registered?

M956 GPE is a 1994 BMW 316, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is M956 GPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M956 GPE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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