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EX12 EHJ

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,854 mi
Last recorded121,854 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 EHJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 121,854 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 121,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/r16 buget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2025 120,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 119,242 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,075 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 116,205 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 114,963 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 113,038 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 109,949 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 105,821 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 101,034 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 97,110 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,236 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 83,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres on 2ml 205/60/r1692w

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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EX12 EHJ is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey 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 EX12 EHJ, 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

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What year was EX12 EHJ registered?

EX12 EHJ is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is EX12 EHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 EHJ 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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