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SG62 RZW

2012 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,002 mi
Last recorded90,002 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG62 RZW
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 90,002 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 90,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 20 Mar 2024 87,694 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 87,676 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level on minimum

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 84,939 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 79,369 miles

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Pass 29 Jan 2020 75,583 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 75,583 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,727 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside of fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm depth (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to front and rear brake discs

registration plate front damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2017 50,252 miles

Front number plate poor

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 50,252 miles

Front number plate poor

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 35,079 miles

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

Under-trays fitted.

Fail 10 Mar 2016 35,079 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,953 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 RZW is a 2012 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

SG62 RZW is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is SG62 RZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG62 RZW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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