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OV12 PKJ

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,042 mi
Last recorded147,042 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 PKJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 147,042 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 147,042 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 144,600 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 139,620 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 132,537 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 132,522 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 123,641 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 117,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner arm has slight play

Offside Front Inner arm has slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 117,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner arm has slight play

Offside Front Inner arm has slight play

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 102,303 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2018 89,384 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,260 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,554 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2015 61,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 61,707 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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OV12 PKJ is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black 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 OV12 PKJ, 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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OV12 PKJ is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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