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DV12 KUU

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,053 mi
Last recorded111,053 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 KUU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 111,053 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 105,941 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within the nearside lower swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 102,102 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,740 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 96,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,498 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 90,498 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 72,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of fuel lines, brake pipes and engine bay under car

Pass 29 Aug 2017 66,461 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,536 miles

Offside Front slight play withing steering rack

removed items from drivers view prior to test

Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,882 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 45,915 miles

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 KUU is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KUU, 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 KUU registered?

DV12 KUU is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is DV12 KUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 KUU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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