MOT Status
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut not locked.(loose). (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Outer Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end lock nut not locked.(loose) (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer shoulder wear. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear parking brake requires adjustment
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear parking brake requires adjustment
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb wrong (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb wrong (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SG12 XVL is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 SG12 XVL, 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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SG12 XVL is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 25 July 2012.
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