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BT12 OPF

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,237 mi
Last recorded174,237 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 OPF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 174,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 157,490 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 134,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2019 134,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,099 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Jun 2018 102,333 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 72,717 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 58,746 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 58,746 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 43,188 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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BT12 OPF is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT12 OPF, 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 BT12 OPF registered?

BT12 OPF is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is BT12 OPF safe to buy?

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