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SH62 FUG

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,930 mi
Last recorded140,930 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 FUG
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 140,930 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x2 nsf osf (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 127,233 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 106,966 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 92,746 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 92,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 73,799 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,252 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 69,252 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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 58,314 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,105 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,906 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,252 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,128 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 19,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SH62 FUG 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 86.7%.

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 SH62 FUG, 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 SH62 FUG registered?

SH62 FUG is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is SH62 FUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 FUG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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