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B1 RSH

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

65,974 mi
Last recorded65,974 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 RSH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 65,974 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 65,974 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 62,924 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 60,163 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 57,155 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 53,523 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 53,528 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 50,001 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 50,001 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 46,163 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 43,431 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 39,641 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 35,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 31,767 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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B1 RSH is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B1 RSH, 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 B1 RSH registered?

B1 RSH is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 2012.

Is B1 RSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 RSH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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