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VNZ 3027

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,095 mi
Last recorded99,095 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 3027
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 99,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 96,534 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 92,398 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,853 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 81,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 74,017 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 74,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 62,653 miles

play in offside front steering arm

Fail 18 May 2019 62,653 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 56,266 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 May 2018 56,266 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 49,191 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VNZ 3027 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 78.6%.

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 VNZ 3027, 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 VNZ 3027 registered?

VNZ 3027 is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is VNZ 3027 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VNZ 3027 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VNZ 3027 have outstanding finance?

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