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FT12 HLU

2012 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,027 mi
Last recorded117,027 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 HLU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 117,027 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower brake reaction bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect reduced damping and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect reduced damping and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake warning on dash, brake fluid level ok

Fail 26 May 2026 117,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in chalk 225 40 19 ssr (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured marked in chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured marked in chalk (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower brake reaction bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect reduced damping and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect reduced damping and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake warning on dash, brake fluid level ok

Pass 23 May 2025 110,086 miles

brake pad warning - pads ok

Fail 22 May 2025 110,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

brake pad warning - pads ok

Pass 21 May 2024 102,439 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 102,439 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 89,214 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 89,212 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 82,469 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

front fog lamps are incorrect colour

Pass 11 May 2021 77,174 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 77,174 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 72,351 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 67,242 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 60,277 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 51,801 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 42,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 34,966 miles

rear tyre 3mm and low inner edge

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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FT12 HLU is a 2012 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FT12 HLU, 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 FT12 HLU registered?

FT12 HLU is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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