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AK51 XJP

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,156 mi
Last recorded161,156 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XJP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 161,156 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 153,053 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 144,834 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 144,729 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 134,355 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2009 126,496 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 126,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 121,771 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 121,693 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 103,885 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 103,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 87,286 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 87,286 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 72,391 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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AK51 XJP is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK51 XJP, 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 AK51 XJP registered?

AK51 XJP is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is AK51 XJP safe to buy?

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