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SU12 LDS

2012 BMW 316D Es

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,014 mi
Last recorded215,014 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU12 LDS
MakeBMW
Model316D Es
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 215,014 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 208,395 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 207,072 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 200,299 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 192,855 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 164,895 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 147,490 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 147,356 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 127,005 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316D Es?

Based on 888 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
8,195
Miles/Year
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement 1
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 1
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SU12 LDS is a 2012 BMW 316D Es in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a BMW 316D Es fails its MOT is tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SU12 LDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was SU12 LDS registered?

SU12 LDS is a 2012 BMW 316D Es, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is SU12 LDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU12 LDS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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