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SO62 JCX

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO62 JCX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,250 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 98,249 miles

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 24 Nov 2023 87,235 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 87,232 miles

Central Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) 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 16 Nov 2022 73,452 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 64,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,171 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 59,142 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2019 49,211 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 2 May 2018 43,262 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 39,126 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 33,535 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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SO62 JCX is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SO62 JCX, 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 SO62 JCX registered?

SO62 JCX is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is SO62 JCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO62 JCX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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