MOT Status
ValidMileage
163,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear door damaged
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear door damaged
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
under trays fitted
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
engine cover and undertray fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
engine cover and undertray fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine cover and undertray fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine cover and undertray fitted
Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play
engine cover and undertray fitted
Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play
engine cover and undertray fitted
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front tyre wearing thin on outside edge
Oil Leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 316?
Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VN12 MVY is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VN12 MVY, 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 VN12 MVY registered?
VN12 MVY is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 6 June 2012.
Is VN12 MVY safe to buy?
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