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SE12 NKG

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,801 mi
Last recorded132,801 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE12 NKG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 132,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubbing on Anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 132,618 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Rubbing on Anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,439 miles

tested in wet conditions

undertrays and sideskirts fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2024 112,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil needs attention (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear coil springs starting to deteriorate

front under tray damaged

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread (225/50x17)

offside front fog light lens cracked

offside front wing under cover damaged

offside rear tyre inner tread slight wear

Pass 14 Feb 2023 102,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front evidence of the tyre fouling the inner arch liner, however does not foul at time of test

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

front undertray damaged and held by ties

Fail 14 Feb 2023 102,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 0.51, vehicle average = 1.09 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (225/50R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front evidence of the tyre fouling the inner arch liner, however does not foul at time of test

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

front undertray damaged and held by ties

Pass 8 Feb 2022 81,551 miles

Front Under tray damaged.

Nearside Front Inner wing damaged.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windows not working.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 71,554 miles

Coolant bottle insecure - Broken

Engine oil weep

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm * 225/50/17 94W Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 71,553 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coolant bottle insecure - Broken

Engine oil weep

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm * 225/50/17 94W Run Flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,215 miles

Coolant expansion tank is insecure

handbrake lever reserve travel getting high

Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front under tray and inner wheel arch liner damaged

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 52,429 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front under tray and inner wheel arch liner damaged

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 41,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 50 17 94 W (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 27,521 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,617 miles

Puncture repair carried out to nearside front tyre

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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SE12 NKG is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SE12 NKG, 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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SE12 NKG is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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