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ML12 NXC

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,738 mi
Last recorded135,738 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 NXC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 135,738 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

NSF tyre worn/low tread on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2016 135,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Exposed ply/cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cut exposing ply/cords (4.1.D.1b)

Front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

NSF tyre worn/low tread on edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 106,725 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

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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ML12 NXC is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML12 NXC, 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 ML12 NXC registered?

ML12 NXC is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is ML12 NXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML12 NXC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ML12 NXC have outstanding finance?

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