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GY12 UGB

2012 BMW 328

Brown Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,086 mi
Last recorded104,086 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32863,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 UGB
MakeBMW
Model328
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 104,086 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 91,976 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 84,539 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 76,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 74,454 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 74,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 68,972 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Tailgate side/ Position lamp inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 67,907 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 62,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 52,412 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 40,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 32,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 24,611 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 24,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 328?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
4,326
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 8
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8
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GY12 UGB is a 2012 BMW 328 in Brown with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 328 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 63,604 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 328 fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY12 UGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 328 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 328 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GY12 UGB registered?

GY12 UGB is a 2012 BMW 328, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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