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LS12 JBY

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,127 mi
Last recorded151,127 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 JBY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 151,127 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Mar 2022 151,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Dec 2018 119,717 miles

Full under tray fitted

Slight oil leak from diff area

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 31 Dec 2018 119,717 miles

Full under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Slight oil leak from diff area

Slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 15 Mar 2015 66,922 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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LS12 JBY is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LS12 JBY, 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 LS12 JBY registered?

LS12 JBY is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is LS12 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 JBY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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