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HK12 OWX

2012 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,651 mi
Last recorded118,651 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 OWX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2025 118,651 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 118,052 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 87,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,001 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 79,099 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 79,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 71,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 64,362 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))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 58,942 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 50,611 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 38,989 miles

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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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HK12 OWX is a 2012 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HK12 OWX, 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

How do I check the history of HK12 OWX?

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What year was HK12 OWX registered?

HK12 OWX is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is HK12 OWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 OWX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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