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HJ62 PUU

2012 BMW 316

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,945 mi
Last recorded119,945 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 PUU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 119,945 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 119,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 112,936 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 108,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under floor covers fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2022 103,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox main seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Under floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,448 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 99,448 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,433 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Floor covers fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gerabox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 86,822 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,862 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 77,862 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 68,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 68,389 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

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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HJ62 PUU is a 2012 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ62 PUU, 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 HJ62 PUU registered?

HJ62 PUU is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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