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FP12 EHX

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,049 mi
Last recorded202,049 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP12 EHX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 202,049 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 194,117 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 186,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 186,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 180,006 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 172,668 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 172,668 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 167,192 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 149,790 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 149,790 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 133,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut to treaded area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear road wheel stiff to rotate

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 8 May 2017 112,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 95,933 miles

osf shock absorber gaitor split

Fail 25 Apr 2016 95,932 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

osf shock absorber gaitor split

Pass 13 May 2015 70,761 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 70,761 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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FP12 EHX 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 68.8%.

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 FP12 EHX, 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 FP12 EHX registered?

FP12 EHX is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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