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GJ12 YGT

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,057 mi
Last recorded171,057 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 YGT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 171,057 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 156,791 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 145,946 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 133,154 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 133,154 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 123,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 123,895 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 120,377 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 116,597 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 116,597 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 107,090 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 107,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,728 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 74,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 64,197 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 64,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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GJ12 YGT 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJ12 YGT, 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 GJ12 YGT registered?

GJ12 YGT is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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