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AV51 CVJ

2001 BMW 316

Silver Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,843 mi
Last recorded79,843 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CVJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 79,843 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

n/s front fog light not working

parking brake uneven o/s n/s rear

Fail 19 Aug 2016 79,843 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s front fog light not working

parking brake uneven o/s n/s rear

Pass 20 Aug 2015 73,727 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front tyre outer edge low

Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,104 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 47,745 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,745 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,021 miles

ALL INDICATOR BULBS BECOMING SLIGHTLY FADED IN COLOUR ADVISE TO REPLACE

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR SUPPORT BUSHES SLIGHTLY FLEXING

DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW / ELECTRIC / WONT OPEN / SWITCH BROKEN

FRONT TYRE SIZE 225 / 45 / 17 W --- REAR TYRE SIZE 235 / 40 / 17 W

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

SIGNS OF BOTH REAR TYRES BEEN RAN LOW ON PRESSURE MARKING ON SIDE WALLS

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF TOP SUSPENSION ARMS

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 14 Oct 2011 43,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

ALL INDICATOR BULBS BECOMING SLIGHTLY FADED IN COLOUR ADVISE TO REPLACE

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS REAR SUPPORT BUSHES SLIGHTLY FLEXING

DRIVERS DOOR WINDOW / ELECTRIC / WONT OPEN / SWITCH BROKEN

FRONT TYRE SIZE 225 / 45 / 17 W --- REAR TYRE SIZE 235 / 40 / 17 W

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

SIGNS OF BOTH REAR TYRES BEEN RAN LOW ON PRESSURE MARKING ON SIDE WALLS

UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS DUE TO BEING SAT IN RECESS OF TOP SUSPENSION ARMS

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Oct 2010 36,484 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 32,034 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 21,542 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 CVJ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CVJ, 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 CVJ registered?

AV51 CVJ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is AV51 CVJ safe to buy?

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