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FH12 OWR

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

83,983 mi
Last recorded83,983 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH12 OWR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 83,983 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 83,601 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 82,884 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 81,743 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 76,247 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 76,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,349 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 66,045 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear disc,s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 58,550 miles

chips and a crack in window screen

knocking in steering rack when power steering not running.service indicator iluminated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,894 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 49,336 miles

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

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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FH12 OWR is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FH12 OWR, 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 FH12 OWR registered?

FH12 OWR is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is FH12 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH12 OWR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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