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JO07 SAL

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

189,913 mi
Last recorded189,913 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO07 SAL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 189,913 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2024 177,176 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 169,700 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 166,249 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Oct 2021 158,957 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 148,209 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 129,675 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 110,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,357 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Jun 2016 92,129 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,080 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 73,080 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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JO07 SAL is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 JO07 SAL, 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 JO07 SAL registered?

JO07 SAL is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is JO07 SAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO07 SAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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