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AV51 CVD

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,811 mi
Last recorded99,811 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CVD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2017 99,811 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play front suspension arms

unable to see rear coil springs

Pass 26 Nov 2016 91,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 81,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear coil spring worn both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,070 miles

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

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

both front wishbone bushes weak

driverside door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,410 miles

interior mirror missing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 41,456 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,986 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 34,216 miles

interior mirror missing

Pass 11 Aug 2009 30,736 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 28,111 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,736 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,986 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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AV51 CVD is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 85,754 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 AV51 CVD, 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 25 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV51 CVD registered?

AV51 CVD is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AV51 CVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 CVD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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