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DA12 UPE

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,672 mi
Last recorded122,672 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 UPE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 122,672 miles

offside front steering arm slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2025 122,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

offside front steering arm slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2024 117,315 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 117,315 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 110,226 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 110,223 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 95,376 miles

Offside Front steering rack slight play

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 89,255 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,890 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 69,623 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Apr 2017 59,776 miles

Front poor water supply to washers

Fail 31 Mar 2017 59,670 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front poor water supply to washers

Pass 16 Mar 2016 46,622 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 35,404 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,404 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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DA12 UPE is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DA12 UPE, 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 DA12 UPE registered?

DA12 UPE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is DA12 UPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA12 UPE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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