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OY12 ZJO

2012 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,294 mi
Last recorded146,294 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 ZJO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 146,294 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 134,809 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 114,515 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 114,515 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 92,670 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog lamp missing

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 71,550 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,795 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 67,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 61,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OY12 ZJO is a 2012 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY12 ZJO, 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 OY12 ZJO registered?

OY12 ZJO is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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