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GY12 PKA

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,667 mi
Last recorded136,667 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 136,667 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 124,023 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2024 118,700 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower, front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 110,933 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 105,549 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 104,987 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 88,196 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/5017 run flat worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 74,804 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 63,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 63,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 60,919 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,459 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

offside side repeater damaged. light output slightly reduced

Pass 30 Jan 2017 38,271 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 31,029 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,269 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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GY12 PKA is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY12 PKA, 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 GY12 PKA registered?

GY12 PKA is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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