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KW12 RVF

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,892 mi
Last recorded130,892 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 130,892 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2026 130,885 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 130,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 123,407 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 114,684 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 114,672 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 108,415 miles

Front o/s & n/s shockers dust boots broken

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Rear o/s & n/s tyres wearing low

oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2022 108,407 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front o/s & n/s shocker boots broken

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Rear o/s & n/s tyres wearing low

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2021 102,602 miles

Front both sides shocker dust covers split

Pass 15 Jun 2020 96,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 88,637 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 86,648 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 78,998 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,425 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 56,704 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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KW12 RVF is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW12 RVF, 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 RVF registered?

KW12 RVF is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 10 August 2012.

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