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PK12 BCY

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,567 mi
Last recorded147,567 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 BCY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 147,567 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 135,212 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 135,208 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 130,704 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SEEPING FROM DRIVE SHAFT SEAL ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 130,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SEEPING FROM DRIVE SHAFT SEAL ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 125,290 miles

oil leak but not xxcessive differential oil seal on rear

Pass 15 Feb 2022 113,994 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 113,994 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,226 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,833 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 90,577 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 90,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,203 miles

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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2017 81,293 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit around inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 68,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit around inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 54,422 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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PK12 BCY is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PK12 BCY, 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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PK12 BCY is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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