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SB12 NUK

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,262 mi
Last recorded109,262 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 NUK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 109,262 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 102,713 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 97,250 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 89,711 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 89,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 82,082 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 74,656 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 74,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 59,320 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 59,320 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 49,565 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 49,565 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working x 2 (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 41,137 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 34,065 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2015 26,331 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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SB12 NUK is a 2012 BMW 316 in White 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 SB12 NUK, 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 SB12 NUK registered?

SB12 NUK is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is SB12 NUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 NUK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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