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YA12 CUK

2012 BMW 320

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,647 mi
Last recorded161,647 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 CUK
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 161,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 152,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 136,585 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 121,531 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 110,477 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 101,622 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 93,018 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 93,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 92,862 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 83,149 miles

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

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

oil leak from differential

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Nov 2018 83,123 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak from differential

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,529 miles

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

oil around differential

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

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Nov 2017 68,529 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on 3mm

oil around differential

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2016 49,804 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

oil leak from differential

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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YA12 CUK is a 2012 BMW 320 in Red 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 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 70,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YA12 CUK is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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