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MJ12 GNV

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,127 mi
Last recorded158,127 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ12 GNV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026 158,127 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 157,836 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 152,090 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 148,149 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 149,048 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 116,943 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 142,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 116,942 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 110,351 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 100,967 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 66,139 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f fog lamp missing

Pass 25 Apr 2015 66,139 miles

o/s/f fog lamp missing

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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MJ12 GNV is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MJ12 GNV, 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 MJ12 GNV registered?

MJ12 GNV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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The MOT history for MJ12 GNV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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