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AO12 YCE

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,217 mi
Last recorded178,217 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YCE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 178,217 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 174,651 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2023 168,857 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 162,365 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 148,628 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 131,798 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 131,791 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 113,535 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 113,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,771 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 78,483 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 78,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,778 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,466 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,281 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 32,240 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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AO12 YCE is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO12 YCE, 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 AO12 YCE registered?

AO12 YCE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is AO12 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 YCE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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