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AP51 NXK

2001 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,997 mi
Last recorded182,997 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 NXK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 182,997 miles

front tyres approaching tread limits 2mm remaining ADVISE replacement

Fail 15 Feb 2018 182,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres approaching tread limits 2mm remaining ADVISE replacement

Pass 23 Feb 2017 173,903 miles

front tyres approaching tread limit 2mm remaining ADVISE replacement

rear brake disc shields corrosion on edges ADVISE replacement

Fail 23 Feb 2017 173,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres approaching tread limit 2mm remaining ADVISE replacement

rear brake disc shields corrosion on edges ADVISE replacement

Pass 13 Jan 2016 169,367 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 169,367 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 159,453 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 159,406 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 149,981 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2013 149,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 140,778 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Jan 2012 128,224 miles

air bag light on

Fail 9 Jan 2012 128,213 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

Pass 7 Dec 2010 122,689 miles

Airbag light on

Brake pad light on

Engine/Man light on

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 115,697 miles

Eng/man light on

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 105,748 miles

Engine m/light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pad warning light on but brake pads ok at time of test

Fail 22 Dec 2008 105,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise brake pad warning light on but brake pads ok at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2007 97,548 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 97,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,404 miles

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

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

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 NXK is a 2001 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

AP51 NXK is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AP51 NXK safe to buy?

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