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D13 LGH

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,112 mi
Last recorded88,112 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 LGH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 88,112 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 81,897 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 75,266 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 70,119 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 63,749 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 63,747 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 57,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 51,883 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 43,572 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 35,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 28,477 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 21,674 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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D13 LGH is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 D13 LGH, 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

How do I check the history of D13 LGH?

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What year was D13 LGH registered?

D13 LGH is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is D13 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 LGH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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