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RE12 ODH

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,156 mi
Last recorded120,156 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 ODH
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 120,156 miles

sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection of these area's

Pass 23 Nov 2018 108,934 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 80,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2017 80,233 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,350 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 60,019 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside front tyre worn low on outer egde

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 13 Jun 2015 43,129 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 42,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RE12 ODH 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 87.5%.

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 RE12 ODH, 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

How do I check the history of RE12 ODH?

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What year was RE12 ODH registered?

RE12 ODH is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is RE12 ODH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 ODH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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