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FG61 BDZ

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,707 mi
Last recorded135,707 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG61 BDZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 135,707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2024 135,501 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 134,055 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 130,949 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 130,666 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 114,402 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 110,509 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 110,434 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 97,823 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,759 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,480 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 59,480 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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FG61 BDZ is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG61 BDZ, 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 FG61 BDZ registered?

FG61 BDZ is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 17 February 2012.

Is FG61 BDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG61 BDZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FG61 BDZ have outstanding finance?

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