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DL12 HFV

2012 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

204,166 mi
Last recorded204,166 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 HFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 204,166 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 194,010 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 184,045 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 175,333 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 166,340 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 158,149 miles

under tray limitations

Pass 20 Jul 2019 146,191 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 146,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 135,876 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 115,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 98,729 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 94,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,604 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DL12 HFV is a 2012 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DL12 HFV, 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 DL12 HFV registered?

DL12 HFV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is DL12 HFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL12 HFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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