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FL62 UYU

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,400 mi
Last recorded98,400 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL62 UYU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 29 Dec 2025 98,400 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 92,115 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 79,067 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 62,408 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 44,465 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 37,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 31,723 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 24,371 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 18,370 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 14,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 11,843 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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FL62 UYU is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FL62 UYU, 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 FL62 UYU?

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What year was FL62 UYU registered?

FL62 UYU is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is FL62 UYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL62 UYU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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