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M9 XDX

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,336 mi
Last recorded78,336 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 XDX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 78,336 miles

covers on under body & parts

Pass 8 May 2025 72,657 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 67,023 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 67,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated on dash indicating a fault (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 50,115 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 47,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 44,425 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 44,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 41,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 40,615 miles

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 17 Jul 2017 39,290 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 37,021 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 34,823 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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M9 XDX is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black 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 M9 XDX, 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 M9 XDX registered?

M9 XDX is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is M9 XDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M9 XDX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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