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DV12 GVX

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,577 mi
Last recorded171,577 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 GVX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 171,577 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 171,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 152,578 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 132,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 110,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 94,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 90,818 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 86,927 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,504 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 74,621 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 66,055 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,701 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,417 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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DV12 GVX is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DV12 GVX, 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 DV12 GVX registered?

DV12 GVX is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is DV12 GVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 GVX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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