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LS12 JWU

2012 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,666 mi
Last recorded105,666 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 JWU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 105,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,581 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,581 miles

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

front brake discs worn

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 JWU is a 2012 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWU, 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 LS12 JWU registered?

LS12 JWU is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is LS12 JWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 JWU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS12 JWU have outstanding finance?

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