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MT12 URP

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,146 mi
Last recorded186,146 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 URP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 186,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp insecure tail light cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

engine bay undertray fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2026 186,144 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp insecure tail light cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

engine bay undertray fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2025

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 158,769 miles

Engine cover/trays Fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear Various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4x wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various Chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 158,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover/trays Fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2x (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear Various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4x wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Various Chips on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 147,921 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,582 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 119,972 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 102,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,428 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 58,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,267 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 28,233 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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MT12 URP is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MT12 URP, 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 MT12 URP registered?

MT12 URP is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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