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FD12 OYZ

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,642 mi
Last recorded181,642 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 OYZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 181,642 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 181,541 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 165,938 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 154,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 143,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 110,828 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,838 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 44,379 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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FD12 OYZ is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FD12 OYZ, 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 FD12 OYZ?

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What year was FD12 OYZ registered?

FD12 OYZ is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is FD12 OYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 OYZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD12 OYZ have outstanding finance?

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