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M17 SBX

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,151 mi
Last recorded147,151 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 SBX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 147,151 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 143,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 137,795 miles

EML light been reset by costomer, nNot dispaly at time off test

Offside front, nearside front, and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2023 137,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside front, nearside front, and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 14 Oct 2022 134,552 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 134,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 128,908 miles

Eml light as been reset by customer and is not on display at time off test

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

n/s/f shocker absorber boot deteriorated

n/s/f washer jet leaking washer fluid slightly

n/s/r shock absorber cover bump stop deteriorated

o/s/f shock absorber boot deteriorated

Fail 16 Oct 2021 128,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring components

n/s/f shocker absorber boot deteriorated

n/s/r shock absorber cover bump stop deteriorated

o/s/f shock absorber boot deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2020 124,412 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 124,411 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,846 miles

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

Offside Front smoke limit has been removed from vin sticker in o/s/f door shut ( sticker ripped in half)

Fail 23 Feb 2019 116,845 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front smoke limit has been removed from vin sticker in o/s/f door shut ( sticker ripped in half)

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,914 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 87,720 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front and rear brake discs lipped on edges

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 75,441 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 75,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M17 SBX is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M17 SBX, 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 M17 SBX registered?

M17 SBX is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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