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CX51 FXD

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,966 mi
Last recorded107,966 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 FXD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 107,966 miles

exhaust mounting to gearbox broken

Fail 30 Aug 2016 107,966 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust mounting to gearbox broken

Pass 29 Aug 2015 96,205 miles

Oil leak

slight brake judder on nearside front and nearside rear brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,385 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 84,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 80,942 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 76,585 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 76,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 69,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,937 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 63,896 miles

Deep cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 63,896 miles

Deep cut in o/s/f tyre inner sidewall

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,538 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 45,400 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,525 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 33,648 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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CX51 FXD is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CX51 FXD, 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 CX51 FXD registered?

CX51 FXD is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is CX51 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 FXD shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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