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SD12 VFV

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,215 mi
Last recorded134,215 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 VFV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 134,215 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 126,116 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 126,077 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 120,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 109,451 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 91,290 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 77,247 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 77,247 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2017 62,574 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,393 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 56,254 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 48,682 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 48,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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SD12 VFV 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 SD12 VFV, 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 SD12 VFV registered?

SD12 VFV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is SD12 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 VFV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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