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DV12 KUR

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

147,435 mi
Last recorded147,435 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 147,435 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 143,029 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 135,059 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 128,750 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Apr 2022 119,798 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 114,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,774 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2019 91,788 miles

brake pad warning lamp on,new brake pads fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 79,419 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 67,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,749 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 KUR 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 KUR, 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 KUR registered?

DV12 KUR is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is DV12 KUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 KUR 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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