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WK12 LDE

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,405 mi
Last recorded35,405 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 LDE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 35,405 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 35,380 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 34,496 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 33,019 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 31,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 29,523 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 25,801 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 22,080 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 18,298 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,244 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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WK12 LDE is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 WK12 LDE, 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

How do I check the history of WK12 LDE?

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What year was WK12 LDE registered?

WK12 LDE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is WK12 LDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK12 LDE shows 10 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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