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BD51 CNJ

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,538 mi
Last recorded155,538 miles
Recorded on8 May 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 CNJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2011 155,538 miles

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 rear brake pipe heavily corroded

power steering pipes very rusty

Fail 5 May 2011 155,399 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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 rear brake pipe heavily corroded

power steering pipes very rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2010 145,472 miles

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

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

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

rear no plate loose

Pass 3 Jan 2009 141,501 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 128,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 113,510 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 103,204 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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BD51 CNJ is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD51 CNJ, 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 BD51 CNJ registered?

BD51 CNJ is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is BD51 CNJ safe to buy?

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