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CU51 WTW

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,664 mi
Last recorded49,664 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 WTW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 49,664 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 47,912 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Oct 2012 45,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,007 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 42,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,550 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)

both front tyres worn uneven on shoulders

play in suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 9 Oct 2009 37,546 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

dash board registering fault on offside rear light but bulbs working ok

nail in offsidec rear tyre

offside & nearside front anti roll bar rear bushes wearing with movement

offside front fog lamp broken

Pass 14 Oct 2008 36,030 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 26 Sep 2008 36,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2007 31,728 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,193 miles

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

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 WTW is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WTW, 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

How do I check the history of CU51 WTW?

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What year was CU51 WTW registered?

CU51 WTW is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is CU51 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU51 WTW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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