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AV51 CWO

2001 BMW 316

Gold Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,939 mi
Last recorded148,939 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 CWO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 148,939 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 145,020 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 139,304 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 131,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 112,136 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen 2/ slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 15 Apr 2013 101,565 miles

As per failure.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 101,500 miles

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

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

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Offside rear tyre worn to legal limits.

Pass 14 May 2012 96,888 miles

1/ slight damage to windscreen 2/ o/s rear tyre becoming perished 3/ n/s front tyre at legal limits and becoming perished 4/ o/s front tyrewearing on edges and becoming perished

Fail 11 May 2012 96,848 miles

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

1/ slight damage to windscreen 2/ o/s rear tyre becoming perished 3/ n/s front tyre at legal limits and becoming perished 4/ o/s front tyrewearing on edges and becoming perished

Pass 11 Jul 2011 94,058 miles

advise issued with fail no items rectified at time of retest

Fail 8 Jul 2011 94,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,767 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 89,767 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front plate poor

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low

sill covers fitted

slight noise from rear diff

slight play in o/s ball joint

some metal brake pipes surfuce rusted

Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,761 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 83,761 miles

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

O/S/F REAR WISHBONE BUSH BECOMING WORN.

O/S/R TYRE BECOMING PERISHED ON OUTER WALL.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front exhaust bracket corroded and weak

advise osr tyre started to perish on sidewalls

advise sills not checked due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,659 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BECOMING WEAK WITH CORROSION.

N/S/R TYRE BECOMING PERISHED.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 59,380 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 CWO is a 2001 BMW 316 in Gold with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CWO, 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.

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What year was AV51 CWO registered?

AV51 CWO is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AV51 CWO safe to buy?

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