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SG62 DLV

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,379 mi
Last recorded99,379 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 DLV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 99,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 94,175 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 93,793 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 87,601 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 81,055 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,826 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 57,320 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 47,915 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,469 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,691 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 16,683 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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SG62 DLV is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SG62 DLV, 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 SG62 DLV registered?

SG62 DLV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is SG62 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 DLV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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