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SC12 ZWD

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,125 mi
Last recorded134,125 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC12 ZWD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 134,125 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 134,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 127,475 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 31 May 2024 115,907 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 108,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 96,330 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,481 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 80,025 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 67,250 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 May 2018 56,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 48,238 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 7 Jun 2017 48,232 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2016 30,101 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,974 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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SC12 ZWD is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SC12 ZWD, 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 SC12 ZWD registered?

SC12 ZWD is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 7 July 2012.

Is SC12 ZWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC12 ZWD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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