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KM12 KPK

2012 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,973 mi
Last recorded150,973 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 KPK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 150,973 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 144,932 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 137,224 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 137,033 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 123,010 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 106,585 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 100,017 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 94,126 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,229 miles

tray's fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 66,175 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 66,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (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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KM12 KPK is a 2012 BMW 316 in Silver 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 KM12 KPK, 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 KM12 KPK registered?

KM12 KPK is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is KM12 KPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 KPK 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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