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CE12 WDG

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,762 mi
Last recorded89,762 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 WDG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Jun 2025 89,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on outer edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 76,663 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,276 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 63,000 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Aug 2020 59,313 miles

Offside Front slight play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,959 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play in steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,475 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 37,428 miles

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 2 Aug 2016 29,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside rear seat belt

Pass 16 Jul 2015 22,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CE12 WDG is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CE12 WDG, 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 CE12 WDG registered?

CE12 WDG is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is CE12 WDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 WDG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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