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EX62 GVU

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,391 mi
Last recorded134,391 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 GVU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 134,391 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 127,211 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 127,118 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 117,461 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 116,669 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 98,844 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 98,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 82,258 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 66,964 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2019 54,485 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 45,312 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 38,686 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 29,816 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 17,823 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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EX62 GVU is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EX62 GVU, 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 EX62 GVU?

You can check the full history of EX62 GVU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX62 GVU registered?

EX62 GVU is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 29 September 2012.

Is EX62 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 GVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX62 GVU have outstanding finance?

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