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PE12 YBX

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,282 mi
Last recorded102,282 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 YBX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 102,282 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 88,388 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 88,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,249 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 69,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 63,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 54,136 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass crcaked

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in tyre tread 225/50/17

Fail 11 Apr 2017 54,127 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour wing mirror side repeater (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wing mirror glass crcaked

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in tyre tread 225/50/17

Pass 18 Mar 2016 46,026 miles

Nail in n/s/r tyre. None repairable RUN FLAT

O/s handbrake effort reduced hard to engage and wheel doesn't lock

Fail 18 Mar 2016 46,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Unable to test washers or wiper operation (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in n/s/r tyre. None repairable RUN FLAT

O/s handbrake effort reduced hard to engage and wheel doesn't lock

Pass 25 Mar 2015 35,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2015 35,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PE12 YBX is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PE12 YBX, 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 PE12 YBX registered?

PE12 YBX is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is PE12 YBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE12 YBX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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