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CV51 OTW

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,789 mi
Last recorded93,789 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 93,789 miles

smoking from exhaust

Fail 10 Feb 2016 93,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

smoking from exhaust

Pass 4 Feb 2015 81,977 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,114 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 74,108 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,400 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,597 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,069 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 43,621 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 43,621 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

Pass 20 Feb 2009 36,526 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,277 miles

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

passenger side both front and rear tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,486 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 21,486 miles

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

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

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

wipers blades in poor condition

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 OTW is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OTW, 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 CV51 OTW registered?

CV51 OTW is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 23 October 2001.

Is CV51 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 OTW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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