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EA62 XKF

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,064 mi
Last recorded139,064 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 XKF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 139,064 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 131,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 126,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 117,213 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 113,128 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 113,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 104,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jun 2017 71,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both advise replacing asap (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both advise replace asap (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitting in engine bay and under vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2016 53,149 miles

engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jul 2016 53,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine bay & underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jul 2015 36,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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EA62 XKF is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EA62 XKF, 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 EA62 XKF registered?

EA62 XKF is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 20 November 2012.

Is EA62 XKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA62 XKF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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