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AJ12 LDA

2012 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,789 mi
Last recorded110,789 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 LDA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 110,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 94,531 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2024 88,129 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 87,889 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 83,170 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 80,508 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight knock in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 75,092 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 72,565 miles

both front suspension strut dust covers split

Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,289 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 67,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 67,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,028 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 42,592 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,168 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 23,844 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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AJ12 LDA is a 2012 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AJ12 LDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ12 LDA registered?

AJ12 LDA is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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