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AP51 EKM

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,572 mi
Last recorded59,572 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 EKM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 59,572 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all hubs showing signs of corrosion but ok

both front bottom arm rear bushes weak but ok

Pass 22 Jan 2025 57,896 miles

all hubs showing signs of corrosion but ok

both front bottom arm rear bushes weak but ok

Pass 16 Jan 2024 55,536 miles

both front bottom arms rear bushed seem weak,but ok

Fail 15 Jan 2024 55,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front bottom arms rear bushed seem weak,but ok

Pass 5 Jan 2023 54,557 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 53,325 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,749 miles

ALL tyres badly perished

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 51,123 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe bracket assembly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

all brake discs have surface rust

Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,427 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 49,018 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,000 miles

exhaust to gearbox bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2015 47,434 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,777 miles

front exhaust pipe to gearbox bracket corroded and broken

Pass 28 Aug 2013 41,957 miles

front exhaust hanger/ bracket corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,032 miles

exhaust front pipe mounting rusted though

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,578 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 35,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,872 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

N/S/F tyre has indents on outer sidewall.

N/S/F tyre worn on edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,713 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,937 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush has slight play

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,283 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 EKM is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EKM, 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.

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AP51 EKM is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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