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FG12 YTZ

2012 BMW 316

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,926 mi
Last recorded94,926 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 YTZ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 94,926 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 94,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,111 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,853 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential

Pass 22 Nov 2022 65,592 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 58,802 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 45,565 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 38,831 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Mar 2018 38,831 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working Bulb replaced (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 12,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 8,294 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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FG12 YTZ is a 2012 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FG12 YTZ, 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 FG12 YTZ registered?

FG12 YTZ is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is FG12 YTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG12 YTZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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