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DL12 KOJ

2012 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,809 mi
Last recorded141,809 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 KOJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 141,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 141,809 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 137,367 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 133,082 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2018 110,369 miles

Rear brake pad warning light on

engine cover and under tray fitted

front and rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2018 110,369 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear brake pad warning light on

engine cover and under tray fitted

front and rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 98,909 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides close to limits (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,460 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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DL12 KOJ 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 80%.

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 KOJ, 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 DL12 KOJ registered?

DL12 KOJ is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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