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RE62 CHD

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,753 mi
Last recorded103,753 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE62 CHD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 103,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 101,603 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,948 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 87,577 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 87,577 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 79,332 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 59,387 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 59,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2018 49,291 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 49,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working llb 434 (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 43,557 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 36,484 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 29,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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RE62 CHD is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RE62 CHD, 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 RE62 CHD registered?

RE62 CHD is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is RE62 CHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE62 CHD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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