MOT Status
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117,027 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
brake pad warning - pads ok
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
brake pad warning - pads ok
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
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
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
front fog lamps are incorrect colour
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
rear tyre 3mm and low inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
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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.
Is FT12 HLU safe to buy?
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