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DV12 KUO

2012 BMW 316

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

177,350 mi
Last recorded177,350 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 177,350 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 162,032 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 154,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 154,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 146,432 miles

Undertray fitted in away to stop full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2019 131,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 115,215 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,087 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 86,923 miles

Slight play OS Steering arm

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 74,796 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 KUO is a 2012 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KUO, 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 DV12 KUO registered?

DV12 KUO is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is DV12 KUO safe to buy?

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