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AK12 FUV

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,307 mi
Last recorded132,307 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 FUV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 132,307 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2024 124,894 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 124,894 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 113,120 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 99,363 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 79,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 72,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (nearside and offside) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 72,135 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,132 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 64,132 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 55,719 miles

cut to o/s/f tyre wall but not to cords

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,505 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 39,577 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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AK12 FUV is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AK12 FUV, 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 AK12 FUV registered?

AK12 FUV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is AK12 FUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 FUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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