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ED03 LZA

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

109,259 mi
Last recorded109,259 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED03 LZA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 109,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 102,941 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 97,612 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 90,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 22 Oct 2021 82,256 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 74,143 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 74,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 68,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 61,260 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 54,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn close to raised tread

both rear tyres perished in tread pattern and worn uneven

Pass 15 Aug 2016 45,411 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,248 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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ED03 LZA is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ED03 LZA, 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 ED03 LZA registered?

ED03 LZA is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is ED03 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED03 LZA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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