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LS12 UGZ

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,003 mi
Last recorded67,003 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 67,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn close to limits and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 62,565 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Sep 2024 62,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2023 57,190 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 52,027 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,108 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to open device stiff (3.1 (c))

VINPlate defaced /damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2021 47,108 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated difficult to open device stiff (3.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

VINPlate defaced /damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2020 41,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on inner edges

lower covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 35,893 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 32,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 29,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2017 29,600 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2016 21,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 14,255 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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LS12 UGZ is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

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

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