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T50 GFB

2006 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,882 mi
Last recorded156,882 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 BMW 31681,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT50 GFB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 156,882 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 148,585 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 141,056 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 128,628 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2015 118,538 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 118,538 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2014 107,628 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 106,964 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 106,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 5 May 2012 105,324 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 May 2012 105,324 miles
Pass 7 May 2011

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 85,773 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 60,824 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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T50 GFB is a 2006 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 81,192 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 T50 GFB, 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 20 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T50 GFB registered?

T50 GFB is a 2006 BMW 316, first registered on 9 March 2006.

Is T50 GFB safe to buy?

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