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AX51 FLP

2001 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,675 mi
Last recorded153,675 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 BMW 31685,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX51 FLP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 153,675 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 153,698 miles

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 149,766 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 144,532 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 144,532 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 138,733 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2010 133,126 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 127,940 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 122,868 miles

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear no.plate has slight water damage

Pass 27 Nov 2007 118,664 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 113,003 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 108,273 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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AX51 FLP is a 2001 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AX51 FLP, 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 AX51 FLP?

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What year was AX51 FLP registered?

AX51 FLP is a 2001 BMW 316, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AX51 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX51 FLP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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