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A12 EVK

2023 BMW 316

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,843 mi
Last recorded20,843 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EVK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2023
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 20,843 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 96,346 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 96,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 92,637 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 92,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 87,944 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 70,384 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 65,731 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 61,073 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 61,056 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,641 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 EVK is a 2023 BMW 316 in White with a 1,998cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EVK, 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 3 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 EVK registered?

A12 EVK is a 2023 BMW 316, first registered on 16 February 2023.

Is A12 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 EVK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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