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MV62 WSL

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,506 mi
Last recorded121,506 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV62 WSL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 121,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 113,883 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 113,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 107,105 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 107,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 102,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 102,135 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 96,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2021 96,924 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front dash, service message is on ,

Front factory fitted engine and floor trims,

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush weak, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure unit loose (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 91,816 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine and floor covers

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.8mm, low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 86,776 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 79,237 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 62,822 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 47,216 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 47,208 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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MV62 WSL is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MV62 WSL, 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 MV62 WSL registered?

MV62 WSL is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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