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LV12 PFG

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,977 mi
Last recorded133,977 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 PFG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 133,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush worn / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush worn / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking noise ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

poor engine running when vehicle reaches required emissions temperature

Fail 9 Jan 2025 133,969 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking around turbo area with black soot under bonnet / over engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush worn / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush worn / splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) knocking noise ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

poor engine running when vehicle reaches required emissions temperature

Pass 21 Dec 2023 120,108 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 120,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 104,092 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 104,092 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,829 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,742 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 56,688 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,769 miles

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 6 Oct 2017 43,081 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 43,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 28,142 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,890 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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LV12 PFG is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV12 PFG, 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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LV12 PFG is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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