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DV12 XKE

2012 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,139 mi
Last recorded100,139 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 XKE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 100,139 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 94,180 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 90,412 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 85,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.15 mm (5.2.3 (e))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 11 May 2020 85,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.15 mm (5.2.3 (e))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 7 May 2019 79,920 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 75,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 68,876 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 62,736 miles

under tray has fitted could not see all the components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,797 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)

both front tyres worn on edges

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 XKE is a 2012 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XKE, 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 XKE registered?

DV12 XKE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is DV12 XKE safe to buy?

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