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PE12 WFA

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,704 mi
Last recorded95,704 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Oct 2025 95,704 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 91,498 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 87,453 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 83,002 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 78,603 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,123 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 67,583 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 61,306 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 58,208 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 55,351 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 51,872 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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PE12 WFA is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 PE12 WFA, 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 PE12 WFA registered?

PE12 WFA is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is PE12 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 WFA shows 11 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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