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AP51 EKF

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

72,228 mi
Last recorded72,228 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EKF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 72,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 71,523 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 68,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Washer jet partially blocked

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket weld cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 68,777 miles

All tyres perished & date snamped 2003

Pass 11 Nov 2021 67,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 67,340 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,039 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 65,765 miles

SLIGHT REAR EXHAUST BOX BLOW

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,097 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 63,276 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,977 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,486 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 61,727 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,287 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 60,603 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,695 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,889 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 58,560 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 58,560 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,131 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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AP51 EKF is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 AP51 EKF, 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 AP51 EKF registered?

AP51 EKF is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AP51 EKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 EKF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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