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AP51 MHX

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,361 mi
Last recorded103,361 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MHX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 103,361 miles

nearside door mirror damaged and loose

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

rear exhaust metal hanger insecure

Fail 2 Dec 2011 103,270 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside door mirror damaged and loose

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

rear exhaust metal hanger insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2010 86,441 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 86,441 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 69,688 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2008 63,183 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 63,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

NSF tyre punctures, requires repair.

Pass 25 Nov 2006 48,332 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 45,677 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,677 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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 MHX is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AP51 MHX, 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 MHX registered?

AP51 MHX is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is AP51 MHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 MHX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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