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CK51 FKP

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

136,606 mi
Last recorded136,606 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 FKP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 136,606 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air bag light on

Fail 26 Nov 2012 136,605 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 129,537 miles

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

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

bonnet catches require freeing up

fron tyres worn off on edges

o/s/f antiroll bar lower joint rubber split

three jacking point pads missing

Fail 11 Oct 2011 129,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet catches require freeing up

fron tyres worn off on edges

o/s/f antiroll bar lower joint rubber split

three jacking point pads missing

Pass 24 Sep 2010 120,045 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 120,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 103,917 miles

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

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

rear parking brake not locking off on roller brake test

small split n/s wiper end

Fail 9 Jul 2009 103,917 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excessive engine oil leak

rear parking brake not locking off on roller brake test

small split n/s wiper end

Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,433 miles

air bag light on

n/s and o/s/r brake pads low

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread depth

Fail 3 Jun 2008 89,396 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread depth

air bag light on

n/s and o/s/r brake pads low

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 29 Mar 2007 76,958 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 59,830 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 59,798 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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CK51 FKP is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CK51 FKP, 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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CK51 FKP is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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