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SM12 GGA

2012 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,860 mi
Last recorded113,860 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 GGA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 113,860 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 106,491 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 92,241 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 81,765 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 77,555 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 71,806 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 61,958 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,625 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 47,772 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 42,003 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some components

signs of fluid leak from both front suspension arms inner bushes but no play

wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2016 41,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure Fixings broken (1.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear belts ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 33,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SM12 GGA is a 2012 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SM12 GGA, 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 SM12 GGA registered?

SM12 GGA is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is SM12 GGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM12 GGA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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