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CX51 XYK

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,945 mi
Last recorded80,945 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,945 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 80,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,702 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

offside front seat belt slightly twisted and slow to retract

rear tyre treads getting low

small split in nearside wiper blade

Pass 5 Oct 2010 62,691 miles

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

Oil leak

both front lower arm bushes have slight play

both rear coil springs are corroded

drivers seat belt ratchet mechanism is slow

n/s/r seat belt locking mechanism not working

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,833 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

exhaust down pipe braket is badly corroded

nearside front plastic wheel arch coverr is damaged

offside seat belt strap deteriorated ( keeps folding over )

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,799 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 44,799 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,139 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,259 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 21,066 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 XYK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XYK, 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 CX51 XYK registered?

CX51 XYK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is CX51 XYK safe to buy?

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