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GL12 VKE

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,617 mi
Last recorded129,617 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 VKE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 129,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 129,613 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 116,909 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

manufacturer's under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,124 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight wear in the ball joint

Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,175 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 88,712 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 77,328 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 68,993 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,593 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 50,410 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front brake pad worn close to its sensor wire

Fail 6 Jan 2016 50,410 miles

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

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nearside front brake pad worn close to its sensor wire

Pass 13 Jan 2015 41,578 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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GL12 VKE is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GL12 VKE, 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 GL12 VKE registered?

GL12 VKE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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