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GF12 BJV

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,235 mi
Last recorded124,235 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 BJV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 124,235 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 114,698 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 21 Jul 2022 106,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Fail 21 Jul 2022 106,072 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 1 Jul 2021 101,572 miles

Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 May 2020 87,934 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 70,265 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,795 miles

Front bumper grill missing

Offside headlight insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2017 36,518 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,477 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 23,323 miles

Front tyres worn slighty on edges

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GF12 BJV is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black 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 GF12 BJV, 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 GF12 BJV registered?

GF12 BJV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is GF12 BJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 BJV 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.

Does GF12 BJV have outstanding finance?

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