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VNZ 3103

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,374 mi
Last recorded153,374 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNZ 3103
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 153,374 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 2 Jan 2026 153,374 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (225/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 2 Dec 2024 148,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (225.50.17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ON THE SIDE WALL (225.50.17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 143,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 134,504 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 122,955 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 112,180 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,423 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 81,200 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 70,400 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 70,400 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,752 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 47,416 miles

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 3103 is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 3103, 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 3103 registered?

VNZ 3103 is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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