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AJ12 OMZ

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,090 mi
Last recorded171,090 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 OMZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 171,090 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 171,090 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 161,335 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 161,335 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 147,191 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 127,009 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 13 May 2016 115,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2016 115,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,716 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 OMZ is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black 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 OMZ, 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 OMZ registered?

AJ12 OMZ is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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