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KW12 RKK

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,931 mi
Last recorded200,931 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 RKK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 200,931 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 181,326 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 181,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 166,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 166,287 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Aug 2021 146,021 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 146,019 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2020 133,211 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, Lower front arms, Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear indicator illuminated, but pads are not down to the metal

Fail 20 Aug 2020 133,211 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, Lower front arms, Slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad wear indicator illuminated, but pads are not down to the metal

Pass 6 Aug 2019 119,741 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 103,446 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 87,437 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,977 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 53,210 miles

nsr seat belt partially tested as baby seat fitted

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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KW12 RKK is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KW12 RKK, 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 KW12 RKK registered?

KW12 RKK is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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