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TNZ 7281

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,829 mi
Last recorded127,829 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNZ 7281
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 127,829 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 127,829 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 120,073 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 115,634 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,992 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 97,166 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,898 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 68,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 55,998 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 50,519 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 48,311 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside

engine cover-under trays fitted

engine cover-under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 48,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside

engine cover-under trays fitted

engine cover-under trays fitted

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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TNZ 7281 is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TNZ 7281, 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 TNZ 7281 registered?

TNZ 7281 is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is TNZ 7281 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNZ 7281 shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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