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SH12 XEP

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,856 mi
Last recorded157,856 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 XEP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 157,856 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 157,856 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 149,262 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has large crack across screen not effecting view of the road (STRONG ADVISE) (3.2 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 149,219 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has large crack across screen not effecting view of the road (STRONG ADVISE) (3.2 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 141,303 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 129,388 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge monitor tyre as it is on the legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 113,134 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 113,134 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 102,213 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,843 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 83,461 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 83,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 83,447 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets not squirting front screen swept area. (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Tyre valve stem rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets not squirting front screen swept area. (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem rubber perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Bonnet locks seizing and awkward to open.

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Dunlop 225/50R17/94W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 71,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 71,973 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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SH12 XEP is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH12 XEP, 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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What year was SH12 XEP registered?

SH12 XEP is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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