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DV12 GWM

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,898 mi
Last recorded89,898 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 89,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 81,266 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 74,371 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 74,371 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 70,068 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 70,018 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 67,388 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 67,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 66,388 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 64,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,928 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 58,580 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 54,079 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 47,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,671 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 GWM is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DV12 GWM, 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 GWM registered?

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

Is DV12 GWM safe to buy?

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