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LH12 AYX

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,413 mi
Last recorded66,413 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH12 AYX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 66,413 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 62,443 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2023 60,249 miles

under tray fitted from front to rear

Pass 7 Dec 2022 57,316 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2021 53,937 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 51,318 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 43,708 miles

top engine cover and undertray

Pass 8 Jun 2018 37,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,692 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 26,986 miles

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 29 May 2015 21,328 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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LH12 AYX is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LH12 AYX, 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

How do I check the history of LH12 AYX?

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What year was LH12 AYX registered?

LH12 AYX is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is LH12 AYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH12 AYX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH12 AYX have outstanding finance?

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