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DV12 OLG

2012 BMW 316

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,975 mi
Last recorded124,975 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 124,975 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 124,975 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 115,608 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 115,608 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 107,208 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,943 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 85,621 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 OLG is a 2012 BMW 316 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLG, 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 OLG registered?

DV12 OLG is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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The MOT history for DV12 OLG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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