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SG62 FXX

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,645 mi
Last recorded146,645 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 FXX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 146,645 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 133,157 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 120,338 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 103,986 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 89,782 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2020 87,995 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 79,275 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 79,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 63,201 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Mar 2018 63,164 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Front tyre worn outer shoulder

Offside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,900 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 54,841 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 33,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FXX is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey 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 SG62 FXX, 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 FXX registered?

SG62 FXX is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 12 September 2012.

Is SG62 FXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 FXX 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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