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D1 VLW

2012 BMW 320

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

155,103 mi
Last recorded155,103 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 VLW
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 155,103 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 151,071 miles

front tyres worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

rear brake pads will require replacement in 1000 miles maximum

Pass 23 Oct 2023 145,790 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

o/s/r wheel rim has been welded in 2 places

Pass 21 Oct 2022 140,048 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 140,048 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside and offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 133,833 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 133,833 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 126,779 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 126,775 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy Wear on inner edge> Recommend replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,858 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 99,698 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 99,698 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2017 83,863 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 69,315 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 54,861 miles

Nearside Rear item in tread

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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D1 VLW is a 2012 BMW 320 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 70,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D1 VLW registered?

D1 VLW is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is D1 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 VLW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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