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D4 AMR

2012 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,198 mi
Last recorded44,198 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 AMR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 44,198 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round car has been idle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 43,365 miles

((0.51+5=0,56))..P3

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 41,662 miles

225/50/17 X 4,,P3,,((0.51))...

YELLOW TPS DASH

Pass 14 Jul 2022 41,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tread 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

battery discharge warning on dash.

Pass 1 Jul 2021 40,641 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 39,247 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2018 37,910 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,872 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,411 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 22,914 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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D4 AMR is a 2012 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D4 AMR, 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 D4 AMR registered?

D4 AMR is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is D4 AMR safe to buy?

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