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LS12 OXK

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,271 mi
Last recorded173,271 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 OXK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 173,271 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 168,419 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 163,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked,advise

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2024 163,309 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf and nsf rubbers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked,advise

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2023 157,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 154,565 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked,advise

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise

Pass 3 Jul 2021 151,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise (0.1 (b))

Front hand brake lever has some travel,advise

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Lower fog lamp lens cracked,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise

Pass 11 Jun 2020 147,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall perishing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 147,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity parking lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp lens cracked,advise

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt advise

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer wall perishing,advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 140,402 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 118,308 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 96,906 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 70,800 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 53,090 miles

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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 OXK is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LS12 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

LS12 OXK is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is LS12 OXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 OXK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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