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BM07 MCB

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,079 mi
Last recorded104,079 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM07 MCB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 104,079 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 104,060 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays etc fitted restricting inspection

Pass 26 Nov 2024 101,682 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joints or rack internal wear (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 98,665 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 95,182 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 95,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3x chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 92,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wear in r/h side of steering rack,or inner track.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,886 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,336 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 64,154 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 48,355 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 35,598 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 21,892 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 20,443 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 24 Jul 2015 20,442 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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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BM07 MCB is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BM07 MCB, 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 BM07 MCB registered?

BM07 MCB is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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