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AJ12 XZE

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,233 mi
Last recorded95,233 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,233 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 95,229 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,783 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,348 miles

Front both sides-suspension strut piston gaiters split

Nearside undertray loose

Offside Front suspension strut top mounting rubber isolator split

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

covers impede parts of inspection

Pass 2 Sep 2022 81,955 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension strut piston gaiters split.

Offside front suspension strut top mounting rubber isolator split.

Offside rear and nearside rear dampers weeping.

Rear of nearside undertray loose.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 81,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension strut piston gaiters split.

Offside front suspension strut top mounting rubber isolator split.

Offside rear and nearside rear dampers weeping.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Rear of nearside undertray loose.

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,907 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Nearside Front lower arm inner bush some play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner tie rod some play steering rack

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,938 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear shock absorbers misting of oil

front and rear discs slightly lipped

front tyres perished

front tyres worn on edges

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 4 Sep 2019 71,336 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,810 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 52,884 miles

rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,341 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 XZE is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

AJ12 XZE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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