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WN12 LYD

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,329 mi
Last recorded155,329 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 LYD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 155,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm with cuts in sidewall and tread 225/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone"A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 154,827 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake wear/ABS wiring insecure and fouling driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm with cuts in sidewall and tread 225/50R17RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in zone"A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 133,088 miles

Emissions tested at 0.51 - Too low reading

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread D laminated through section of letter - But syill visible from distance (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked zone A - not effecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 133,088 miles

Emissions tested at 0.51 - Too low reading

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread D laminated through section of letter - But syill visible from distance (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked zone A - not effecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 117,854 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,802 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,205 miles

3 x nails in offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WN12 LYD is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN12 LYD, 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 WN12 LYD registered?

WN12 LYD is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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