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AP51 VHD

2001 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,586 mi
Last recorded143,586 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 143,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

sills covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2011 131,072 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 121,584 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 110,498 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly worn/durty

Fail 28 May 2009 110,423 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 May 2008 100,067 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 79,396 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 44,315 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 VHD is a 2001 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VHD, 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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What year was AP51 VHD registered?

AP51 VHD is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AP51 VHD safe to buy?

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