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MY02 EEL

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,911 mi
Last recorded64,911 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY02 EEL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 64,911 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 64,902 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 63,300 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 61,529 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 61,529 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 56,360 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 51,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,523 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2020 43,196 miles

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Inner slight play inner tie rod joint

Fail 22 Mar 2020 43,196 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front wipers smearing

Offside Front Inner slight play inner tie rod joint

Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Mar 2019 38,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Mar 2018 34,556 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 30,908 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 30,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,178 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 27,178 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 23,039 miles

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

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

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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MY02 EEL is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MY02 EEL, 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 MY02 EEL registered?

MY02 EEL is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is MY02 EEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MY02 EEL shows 18 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.

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