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PE12 HTF

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,326 mi
Last recorded130,326 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 HTF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 130,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,313 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 100,248 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 100,248 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 68,144 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,226 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,259 miles

both front tyres worn bald on outer edges advise immediate replacement any futher wear will result in ply or cord being exsposed

Fail 25 Mar 2015 42,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn bald on outer edges advise immediate replacement any futher wear will result in ply or cord being exsposed

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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PE12 HTF is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PE12 HTF, 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 PE12 HTF registered?

PE12 HTF is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is PE12 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 HTF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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