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AT51 BXE

2001 BMW 316

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,842 mi
Last recorded135,842 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT51 BXE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 135,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 126,753 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 121,547 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 113,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 113,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 101,950 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 90,661 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 79,032 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,034 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,697 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,809 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,413 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,805 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 19,204 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 13,448 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 13,448 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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AT51 BXE is a 2001 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AT51 BXE, 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 AT51 BXE registered?

AT51 BXE is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is AT51 BXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT51 BXE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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