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V16 PAJ

2012 BMW 320

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,593 mi
Last recorded35,593 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 PAJ
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2025 35,593 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 20,270 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 10,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 681 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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V16 PAJ is a 2012 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 70,746 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V16 PAJ registered?

V16 PAJ is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is V16 PAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 PAJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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