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Y33 KYE

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

174,438 mi
Last recorded174,438 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY33 KYE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 174,438 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 163,622 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 157,624 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 152,155 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 145,205 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 145,205 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2021 139,755 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 134,273 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 126,177 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 117,271 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 111,926 miles

Offside Rear body slightly damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2017 99,881 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 80,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,558 miles

nearside front worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

Fail 7 Jul 2015 72,555 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front worn smooth on outer edge advise replacement

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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Y33 KYE 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 86.7%.

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 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 Y33 KYE, 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 Y33 KYE registered?

Y33 KYE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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