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SA62 JNU

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,836 mi
Last recorded132,836 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA62 JNU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 132,836 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 132,832 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 98,485 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2024 98,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2023 80,015 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

sill covers & under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,214 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 67,214 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,342 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 54,319 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 43,736 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all on vehicle lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2018 39,278 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 30,798 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 25,236 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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SA62 JNU is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JNU, 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 SA62 JNU registered?

SA62 JNU is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 13 September 2012.

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