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LC12 MXU

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,404 mi
Last recorded139,404 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 MXU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 139,404 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2024 132,593 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 124,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 May 2023 124,884 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 May 2022 117,578 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 112,199 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 112,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in more than 1 place on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in more than one place on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2020 107,531 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2019 103,350 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 96,650 miles

emission too clean to detect

offside front play in inner track rode end

Fail 21 May 2018 96,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

emission too clean to detect

offside front play in inner track rode end

Pass 22 May 2017 90,994 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 90,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,137 miles

Tyre warning light on

Fail 1 Jun 2016 71,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre warning light on

Pass 20 May 2015 54,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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LC12 MXU is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 LC12 MXU, 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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LC12 MXU is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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