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DV12 XZC

2012 BMW 316

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,186 mi
Last recorded91,186 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 91,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 88,518 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 88,518 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 86,619 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 86,619 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 85,008 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 82,734 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,006 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 79,234 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 71,182 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 69,319 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 67,404 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,917 miles

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 XZC is a 2012 BMW 316 in Brown 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 XZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV12 XZC?

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What year was DV12 XZC registered?

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

Is DV12 XZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 XZC 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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