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RA12 UBO

2012 BMW 316

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,523 mi
Last recorded38,523 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA12 UBO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 38,523 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 36,332 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 33,552 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 30,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 27,551 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 24,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 21 May 2020 21,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 18,662 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 14,653 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 10,641 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 4,926 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 6 May 2015 71 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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RA12 UBO is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RA12 UBO, 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 RA12 UBO registered?

RA12 UBO is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is RA12 UBO safe to buy?

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