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LD62 WVR

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,406 mi
Last recorded90,406 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 WVR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 90,406 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 84,019 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 73,206 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,497 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 61,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,661 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2017 53,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 32,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LD62 WVR is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD62 WVR, 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 LD62 WVR registered?

LD62 WVR is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is LD62 WVR safe to buy?

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