2001 BMW 316 1.8L Petrol · CU51 MHV
2001 BMW 316 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10/09/2001. Recorded mileage 123,119 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 316
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,119 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 1796cc
CU51 MHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 123,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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CU51 MHV Mileage History
- 07/03/2024113,934 mi
- 09/08/2024113,942 mi+8 mi
- 09/08/2024113,942 mi
- 06/08/2025123,119 mi+9,177 mi
- 06/08/2025123,119 mi
Average of roughly 6,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CU51 MHV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 BMW 316 (CU51 MHV) between March 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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