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AP51 MZX

2001 BMW 316

Grey Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,422 mi
Last recorded159,422 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 MZX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 159,422 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 155,639 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 143,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 132,586 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 124,321 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 107,548 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 107,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 99,073 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 99,053 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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 MZX is a 2001 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MZX, 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 AP51 MZX?

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What year was AP51 MZX registered?

AP51 MZX is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 14 November 2001.

Is AP51 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 MZX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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