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YB61 NBE

2012 BMW 316

Silver Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,997 mi
Last recorded76,997 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 NBE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,997 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 73,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 73,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,928 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 65,203 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 60,407 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 56,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 51,030 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,101 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,621 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,211 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,537 miles

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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YB61 NBE is a 2012 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YB61 NBE, 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 YB61 NBE registered?

YB61 NBE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 29 February 2012.

Is YB61 NBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB61 NBE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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