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M16 KNU

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,754 mi
Last recorded118,754 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 KNU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 118,754 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 99,006 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 73,632 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Nov 2023 73,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 64,481 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 62,020 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 60,193 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 60,189 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 51,266 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 47,566 miles

offside front tyre valve has slight perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,415 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 44,921 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,791 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front lower suspension arm inner bush starting to split from it's bonding

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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M16 KNU is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 M16 KNU, 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 M16 KNU registered?

M16 KNU is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is M16 KNU safe to buy?

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