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A12 ABY

2014 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,158 mi
Last recorded91,158 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 BMW 31667,042 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ABY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 91,158 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 83,741 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 83,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 77,161 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 77,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 70,695 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 62,420 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 55,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 51,264 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 51,264 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 47,622 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,724 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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A12 ABY is a 2014 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2014 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 67,042 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 A12 ABY, 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 12 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 ABY registered?

A12 ABY is a 2014 BMW 316, first registered on 5 December 2014.

Is A12 ABY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 ABY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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