MOT Status
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158,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front brake pads, wearing thin
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm, (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake [pads, close to limit
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split and play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front brake pads, wearing thin
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm, (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre wearing on edges
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake [pads, close to limit
engine covers and under trays fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim to be checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim to be checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
engine covers and under trays fitted
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Boot lid component likely to become detached spoiler loosely attached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut top bearing collapsed (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fluid leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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DV12 UUL is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 UUL, 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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DV12 UUL is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 2012.
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