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J900 BJD

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

176,136 mi
Last recorded176,136 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ900 BJD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 176,136 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 176,136 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2024 169,377 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 156,016 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,808 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 141,362 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 106,714 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 106,674 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 127,288 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 102,314 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 114,614 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 99,100 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 96,236 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 96,584 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,972 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 92,266 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 92,251 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 66,342 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,221 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2016 50,618 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,747 miles

Nearside Fuel line slightly corroded

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 84,746 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Fuel line slightly corroded

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,139 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 36,139 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014
Fail 23 Sep 2014 70,096 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,581 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,431 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 55,686 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 48,527 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,376 miles

slight play offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,222 miles

Both front tyres 3mm both rears 2mm

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,222 miles

Both front tyres 3mm both rears 2mm

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 33,432 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING DAMPER.

Fail 5 Sep 2006 30,132 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,132 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 25,825 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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J900 BJD is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 J900 BJD, 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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J900 BJD is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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