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LB12 AUX

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,051 mi
Last recorded95,051 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 AUX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 95,051 miles

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

Fail 15 Apr 2024 95,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front brake flexi hose insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,177 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 81,844 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 77,699 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2021 77,699 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault red light on the dashboard (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 69,538 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 69,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 58,965 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2018 58,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 42,893 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 32,795 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Front Both front tyres outer shoulder wearing smooth.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 24,144 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 24,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LB12 AUX 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 64.3%.

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 LB12 AUX, 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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LB12 AUX is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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