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SA62 EBM

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

175,062 mi
Last recorded175,062 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 EBM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 175,062 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 164,746 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 164,026 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 153,978 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2024 153,651 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 142,647 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 141,898 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 134,002 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 133,812 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019
Pass 22 Sep 2018 112,148 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 106,356 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 10 Aug 2015 80,726 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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SA62 EBM is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SA62 EBM, 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 SA62 EBM?

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What year was SA62 EBM registered?

SA62 EBM is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is SA62 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA62 EBM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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