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J19 OSK

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,815 mi
Last recorded131,815 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 OSK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 131,815 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 131,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 123,015 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front and rear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2024 117,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 112,299 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 107,579 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 99,394 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 92,390 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 92,390 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 80,652 miles

n/s front tyre 3m

Pass 7 Apr 2018 71,934 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,224 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 45,235 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 32,216 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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J19 OSK is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J19 OSK, 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 J19 OSK registered?

J19 OSK is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is J19 OSK safe to buy?

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