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F12 JOH

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,545 mi
Last recorded194,545 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 JOH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 194,545 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 190,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 185,954 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 185,953 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 185,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 166,835 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 166,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 140,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both rear 3mm

Fail 30 Dec 2019 140,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear 3mm

Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,647 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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F12 JOH is a 2015 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2015 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 75,138 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 F12 JOH, 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 11 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 F12 JOH registered?

F12 JOH is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is F12 JOH safe to buy?

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