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HJ62 URK

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

105,971 mi
Last recorded105,971 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 URK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 105,971 miles

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) ()

Pass 10 May 2023 96,344 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 85,012 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 72,463 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted limiting view of components

Exhaust emissions too clean to provide a reading

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 65,364 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm joint

Pass 15 May 2019 51,079 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 51,072 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 34,055 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 28,640 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 22,643 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 17,908 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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HJ62 URK 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 HJ62 URK, 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 HJ62 URK registered?

HJ62 URK is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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