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W222 BAL

2012 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,062 mi
Last recorded107,062 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW222 BAL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 107,062 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2025 98,588 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 May 2024 91,662 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 79,743 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,952 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 65,523 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 60,883 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,120 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,095 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 51,728 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,818 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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W222 BAL is a 2012 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W222 BAL, 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 W222 BAL registered?

W222 BAL is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is W222 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W222 BAL shows 11 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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