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LO12 EGZ

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,462 mi
Last recorded149,462 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 EGZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 149,462 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 147,809 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 145,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 143,339 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 140,571 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Aug 2021 140,563 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 135,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2020 135,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 117,489 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 107,700 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,686 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 86,023 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 76,955 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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LO12 EGZ is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LO12 EGZ, 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 LO12 EGZ registered?

LO12 EGZ is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 6 June 2012.

Is LO12 EGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO12 EGZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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