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ST12 FCV

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

157,151 mi
Last recorded157,151 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 FCV
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 157,151 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 141,029 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

parking brake efficiency limit (16%) just met

Pass 1 Aug 2024 124,175 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 109,483 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 100,618 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 100,617 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 98,639 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 89,571 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2020 81,735 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 70,534 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,205 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,532 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,994 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,134 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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ST12 FCV is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 ST12 FCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST12 FCV registered?

ST12 FCV is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is ST12 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 FCV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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