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ND62 VZO

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,394 mi
Last recorded96,394 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND62 VZO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 96,394 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 86,356 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,028 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 60,639 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 56,950 miles

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

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,065 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 46,861 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 42,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 37,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 31,979 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,140 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 18,656 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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ND62 VZO is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ND62 VZO, 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

How do I check the history of ND62 VZO?

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What year was ND62 VZO registered?

ND62 VZO is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 30 December 2012.

Is ND62 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND62 VZO shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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