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RK12 THG

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,097 mi
Last recorded119,097 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 THG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 119,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge/ nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 119,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge/ nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 95,978 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2023 74,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 9 May 2023 74,762 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2021 69,826 miles

Front engine undertray fitted

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,203 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 67,203 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 61,690 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 57,216 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2017 52,017 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers & trays fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. application uneven (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 May 2017 52,017 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers & trays fitted

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. application uneven (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

n/s/r inner lamp loose

Pass 7 Apr 2015 36,495 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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RK12 THG is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK12 THG, 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 RK12 THG registered?

RK12 THG is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is RK12 THG safe to buy?

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