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CK51 RFX

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,873 mi
Last recorded52,873 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK51 RFX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 52,873 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 46,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 44,231 miles

both front and both rear indicators becoming pale

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 24 Apr 2018 44,228 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front and both rear indicators becoming pale

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,066 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Apr 2016 34,730 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 34,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 34,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 32,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2012 31,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 31,340 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 30,111 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 28,604 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 28,603 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,389 miles

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

water ingress into nearside wing repeater

Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,654 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 23,654 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2007 20,851 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,421 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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CK51 RFX is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CK51 RFX, 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 CK51 RFX registered?

CK51 RFX is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 December 2001.

Is CK51 RFX safe to buy?

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