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CV51 HDH

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,587 mi
Last recorded178,587 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 HDH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 178,587 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 165,574 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 165,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 150,470 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 150,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 139,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,481 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 117,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 100,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 100,465 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 90,454 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid low

Fail 18 Dec 2008 90,454 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake fluid low

Pass 18 Dec 2007 77,438 miles

air bag light on

n/s/r metal brake pipe coropded slightly

rear tail box blowing slightly

slight oil leak on engine

unable to check in boot throughly as full

Fail 18 Dec 2007 77,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

n/s/r metal brake pipe coropded slightly

rear tail box blowing slightly

slight oil leak on engine

unable to check in boot throughly as full

Pass 7 Dec 2006 65,346 miles

air bag light staying on

slight blow on exhaust rear box

Pass 12 Dec 2005 59,116 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 HDH is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CV51 HDH, 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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What year was CV51 HDH registered?

CV51 HDH is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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