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GY12 PHN

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

172,888 mi
Last recorded172,888 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 PHN
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 172,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2025 172,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 164,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 153,811 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 144,360 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 137,443 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 137,443 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 130,259 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 130,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front play in steering inner rack end

Pass 8 May 2019 113,057 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,128 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 102,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO WATER (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working BAD CON NECTION (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 81,429 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 56,218 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 10 May 2016 56,218 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 May 2015 43,173 miles

O/S/F Tyre scrubing on outside edge

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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GY12 PHN 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 GY12 PHN, 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 GY12 PHN registered?

GY12 PHN is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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