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DV12 KUE

2012 BMW 316

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,911 mi
Last recorded93,911 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KUE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,911 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,670 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted covering some suspension and steering parts.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,605 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 61,605 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 49,286 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KUE is a 2012 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 KUE, 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 KUE registered?

DV12 KUE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is DV12 KUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 KUE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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