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AM51 PRM

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,650 mi
Last recorded128,650 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 PRM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 128,650 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 128,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2017 118,350 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 114,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,069 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 111,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 94,640 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 94,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,190 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 84,609 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 72,396 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 61,529 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 55,665 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 55,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,186 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 41,653 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 41,653 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,650 miles

nearside and offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bushes have slight play

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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AM51 PRM is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AM51 PRM, 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

How do I check the history of AM51 PRM?

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What year was AM51 PRM registered?

AM51 PRM is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is AM51 PRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 PRM shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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