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AJ12 VVD

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,130 mi
Last recorded90,130 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 90,130 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 75,839 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 67,800 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 65,373 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 62,689 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/50R17 rft ()

Pass 19 Sep 2020 59,215 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 55,793 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 52,509 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,290 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,594 miles

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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AJ12 VVD is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

AJ12 VVD is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is AJ12 VVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ12 VVD shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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