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RO51 OCJ

2001 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,016 mi
Last recorded126,016 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 BMW 11684,649 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 OCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 126,016 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 124,718 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 122,760 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight juder front brakes

Pass 7 Jun 2012 116,584 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2011 103,680 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 51,228 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 81,941 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Nov 2007 71,685 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS WARPED

REAR EHAUST BLOWING

Fail 13 Oct 2006 58,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

o/s washer one jet not working

Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,534 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)

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

o/s washer one jet not working

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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RO51 OCJ is a 2001 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 84,649 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO51 OCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 25 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RO51 OCJ registered?

RO51 OCJ is a 2001 BMW 116, first registered on 1 October 2001.

Is RO51 OCJ safe to buy?

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