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CX51 UEW

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,626 mi
Last recorded79,626 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 UEW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,283 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wheel has slight restricted free movement

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,238 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside front wheel has slight restricted free movement

Fail 3 Jun 2013 69,238 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front wheel has slight restricted free movement

Fail 27 Apr 2012 66,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 66,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2011 60,654 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 60,645 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 May 2010 48,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 40,696 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators,worn on inner edges,slight cracking on sidewalls

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,986 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,628 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 25,619 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 UEW is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UEW, 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 UEW registered?

CX51 UEW is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is CX51 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 UEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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