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PK12 EKC

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,010 mi
Last recorded92,010 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 92,010 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 92,005 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 84,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,192 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 67,877 miles

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

No emissions detected

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 61,015 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,301 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,436 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 46,129 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 46,129 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 38,072 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,534 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2015 27,250 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 EKC is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PK12 EKC, 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 EKC registered?

PK12 EKC is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is PK12 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK12 EKC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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