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PX62 NGF

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,541 mi
Last recorded150,541 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 NGF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 150,541 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 119,891 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 112,294 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 112,001 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 92,706 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 79,218 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 62,924 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 51,576 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 51,571 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,243 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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PX62 NGF is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX62 NGF, 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 PX62 NGF registered?

PX62 NGF is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is PX62 NGF safe to buy?

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