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GL12BVP
2012 BMW 316
Colour: Brown
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration GL12BVP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 316
- Year 2012
- Colour Brown
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 12 Dec 2026
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16
Total Tests
11
Passes
5
Failures
68.75%
Pass Rate
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53 Total Defects Recorded
13 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 212,011 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
10 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 212,011 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
7 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 200,092 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 200,045 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 187,701 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 184,447 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 184,447 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
7 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 155,005 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2022 24 Jun 20267 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 155,005 MI
24 Jun 202612 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 142,031 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- drivetrain lamp on
- Nearside Rear wheel buckled
21 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,624 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,104 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,104 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 110,114 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,963 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and engine covers fitted
18 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,623 MI
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GL12BVP was registered on 2012-06-19
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