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DV12 UUL

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,527 mi
Last recorded158,527 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 158,527 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 152,122 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 152,122 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 146,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 146,714 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2022 133,358 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 133,358 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 127,147 miles

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))

Fail 26 May 2021 127,146 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 121,606 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,082 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 109,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 93,851 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 80,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 64,034 miles

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?

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 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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