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PK12 BFE

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,599 mi
Last recorded183,599 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK12 BFE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 183,599 miles

Front exhaust flexy worn

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 183,411 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Direction indicator not working on wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front exhaust flexy worn

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

Nearside Rear Inner Reversing lamp insecure and side light lamp (4.6.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 162,782 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear light lens slight damage

Pass 4 Mar 2018 144,216 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 124,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is very worn on inner shoulder, no cords visible at time of test.

Fail 14 Jan 2017 124,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre is very worn on inner shoulder, no cords visible at time of test.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,316 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,039 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 BFE is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BFE, 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 PK12 BFE registered?

PK12 BFE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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