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AO12 KRV

2012 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,605 mi
Last recorded151,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KRV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 151,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 138,498 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 110,241 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 107,094 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,321 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 91,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2017 76,986 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND NSR INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF AND CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR DISCS LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 76,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure OUTER SIDEWALL HAS NAIL IN IT (4.1.D.1b)

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

ALL FOUR TYRES ON CAR INNER AND OUTER EDGES CUTTING OFF AND CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL BRAKE PADS ON CAR LOW 3MM (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL BRAKE DISCS ON CAR LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted at the time of test obscuring some components

underbody covers fitted at the time of test obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,538 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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AO12 KRV is a 2012 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AO12 KRV, 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 AO12 KRV registered?

AO12 KRV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AO12 KRV safe to buy?

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