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MIL 1221

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

115,499 mi
Last recorded115,499 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 1221
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 115,499 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 115,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear control arm ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread also nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 105,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 105,534 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged behind front wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 98,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 92,549 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 92,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,944 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 79,966 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 66,879 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 58,392 miles

Both lower front arms (n/s & o/s) bonding starting to fail

Front Both tyres uneven wear

Outer sills and under body covered.

Fail 11 Jun 2018 58,392 miles

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

Both lower front arms (n/s & o/s) bonding starting to fail

Front Both tyres uneven wear

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

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

Outer sills and under body covered.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 47,909 miles

Outer sills and under body covered. N/s/r wheel rim bent slightly.

Pass 9 Jun 2016 36,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2016 36,201 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2015 23,897 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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MIL 1221 is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MIL 1221, 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 MIL 1221 registered?

MIL 1221 is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is MIL 1221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 1221 shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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