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AJ12 AGZ

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,186 mi
Last recorded262,186 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AGZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 262,186 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 262,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 232,419 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2019 232,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 200,045 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2017 174,180 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 142,247 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 117,783 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

osr and nsr upper shock absorber cover bushes worn,op ok.

Pass 29 May 2015 117,783 miles

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

osr and nsr upper shock absorber cover bushes worn,op ok.

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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AJ12 AGZ is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ12 AGZ, 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 AJ12 AGZ registered?

AJ12 AGZ is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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