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AD12 BMZ

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,818 mi
Last recorded118,818 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 BMZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 118,818 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2023 106,167 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Mar 2023 106,167 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 94,025 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2022 93,950 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Nov 2020 85,873 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 65,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 54,184 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2018 54,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 39,409 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 31,819 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under cover's fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,754 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 30,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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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AD12 BMZ is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 87,701 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 AD12 BMZ, 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 14 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AD12 BMZ registered?

AD12 BMZ is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 23 August 2012.

Is AD12 BMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 BMZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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