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AP51 KGP

2001 BMW 316

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,299 mi
Last recorded33,299 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 KGP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 33,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 27,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 26,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 26,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 26,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 25,889 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 25,705 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 25,466 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 25,051 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 24,724 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 24,724 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 24,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 23,327 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 22,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 20,917 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 19,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 18,642 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,316 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 16,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,052 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 122,364 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 KGP is a 2001 BMW 316 in Green 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 KGP, 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 KGP registered?

AP51 KGP is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 25 October 2001.

Is AP51 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 KGP 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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