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GU62 KCV

2012 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,492 mi
Last recorded148,492 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 KCV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 148,492 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 142,869 miles

Central Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFFRENTAL OIL SEAL SLIGHTLY OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 137,289 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 130,353 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 130,353 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,466 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 106,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 101,606 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 101,600 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 93,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,447 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,540 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 70,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat n/s/r

Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,894 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU62 KCV is a 2012 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU62 KCV, 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 GU62 KCV registered?

GU62 KCV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2012.

Is GU62 KCV safe to buy?

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