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K4 MTV

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,663 mi
Last recorded110,663 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 MTV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 110,663 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 107,817 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 106,283 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 104,972 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 103,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 101,099 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 86,831 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 86,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,867 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 65,065 miles

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2018 65,039 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front on 2mm and worn outer edge down to second skin (5.2.3 (e))

advisory engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,327 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 45,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 36,429 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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K4 MTV is a 2012 BMW 316 in White 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 K4 MTV, 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

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What year was K4 MTV registered?

K4 MTV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is K4 MTV safe to buy?

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