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FG12 GSY

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,790 mi
Last recorded103,790 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 GSY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 103,790 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 103,789 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 99,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 99,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 93,047 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 87,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 79,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jun 2020 79,931 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,227 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 71,107 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working In Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn To Excess On Inner And Outer edges Of Tread -- 225 50 17 Run Flat -- (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,156 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear door has slight damage

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 53,687 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 44,431 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing/uneven

Fail 9 Apr 2016 44,431 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front loose wires (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing/uneven

Pass 20 Apr 2015 34,338 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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FG12 GSY is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FG12 GSY, 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 FG12 GSY registered?

FG12 GSY is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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