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MW12 DJV

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,311 mi
Last recorded128,311 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 DJV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 128,311 miles

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

Front under tray fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

anteefreez fluid low

Pass 28 Nov 2022 117,182 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 117,182 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front 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 19 Nov 2021 106,220 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 99,340 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 99,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 85,980 miles

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

parking brake efficiency uneven

Pass 11 May 2018 72,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front tyre worn and stepping on edges

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2017 58,532 miles

intermittent fault o/s door repeater irregular flashing

Pass 12 May 2016 46,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front tyre 3mm and worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2016 46,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front tyre 3mm and worn on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2015 34,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MW12 DJV is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MW12 DJV, 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 MW12 DJV registered?

MW12 DJV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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