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OV12 NJE

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

182,302 mi
Last recorded182,302 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 NJE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 182,302 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2023 179,679 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 160,875 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 145,375 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 127,235 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 118,896 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 118,841 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2018 116,758 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 105,312 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 90,801 miles

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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OV12 NJE is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OV12 NJE, 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 OV12 NJE registered?

OV12 NJE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is OV12 NJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 NJE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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