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CV51 FMC

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,159 mi
Last recorded82,159 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 FMC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 82,159 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 81,179 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 79,177 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,725 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 77,725 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,667 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 75,665 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 71,227 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,519 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,103 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,099 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,770 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,766 miles

advise n/s/r spring bush

advise wipers splitting

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,307 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 54,289 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 49,828 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,166 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,388 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,382 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 34,349 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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CV51 FMC is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CV51 FMC, 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 CV51 FMC?

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What year was CV51 FMC registered?

CV51 FMC is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is CV51 FMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 FMC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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