MOT Status
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131,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front wing mirror insecure
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heat shield insecure
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front wing mirror insecure
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heat shield insecure
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)
under trays fitted
advise 2xrear tyres approx 3mm
only 1 horn working
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SE12 ATU is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 SE12 ATU, 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 SE12 ATU registered?
SE12 ATU is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 30 July 2012.
Is SE12 ATU safe to buy?
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