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SM12 BFF

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,857 mi
Last recorded149,857 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 BFF
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 149,857 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s/f & o/s/r (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 148,842 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 148,842 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 144,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 144,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 140,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) noisey

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 134,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 134,216 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four (5.3.2 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,069 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 113,812 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 93,636 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 84,009 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 84,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 72,249 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,313 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,382 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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SM12 BFF is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM12 BFF, 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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SM12 BFF is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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