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WR12 ATU

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,122 mi
Last recorded55,122 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR12 ATU
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 55,122 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 45,004 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 36,044 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 36,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 22,156 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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WR12 ATU is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WR12 ATU, 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 WR12 ATU registered?

WR12 ATU is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is WR12 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR12 ATU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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