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LD12 JFY

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,899 mi
Last recorded106,899 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 JFY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 106,899 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 102,722 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,391 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,045 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 86,409 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,257 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 77,230 miles

Offside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,661 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 69,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 53,879 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 53,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 39,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

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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LD12 JFY is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LD12 JFY, 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 LD12 JFY registered?

LD12 JFY is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 25 March 2012.

Is LD12 JFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 JFY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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