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CU51 OGC

2001 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,145 mi
Last recorded105,145 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 OGC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,145 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 105,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,872 miles

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 103,872 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,222 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 86,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 70,413 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r sharp edge on bumper fixings

Fail 12 Feb 2015 70,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r sharp edge on bumper fixings

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,905 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 44,800 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 36,275 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 26,909 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 19,127 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 19,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 9,989 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 6,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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CU51 OGC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CU51 OGC, 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 CU51 OGC registered?

CU51 OGC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is CU51 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 OGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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