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SK62 WLP

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,331 mi
Last recorded85,331 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 WLP
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 85,331 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,052 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 84,991 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 84,976 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 84,910 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,675 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 82,952 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 76,384 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge, not repairable

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2019 76,089 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer edge, not repairable

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,643 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer side wall

Fail 13 Feb 2018 64,643 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,319 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 45,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 38,858 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 29,723 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 29,115 miles

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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SK62 WLP is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SK62 WLP, 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 SK62 WLP registered?

SK62 WLP is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is SK62 WLP safe to buy?

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