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YE12 BFU

2012 BMW 320

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,609 mi
Last recorded115,609 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 BFU
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 115,609 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 104,649 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 91,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 78,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 78,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of tyre cut to cord, also out of shape with no tread in areas. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 66,381 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 58,296 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 58,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 48,596 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 38,501 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 33,791 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,017 miles

Nearside Front Rotation incorrect wheel, tyre ok

Offside Rear Rotation incorrect wheel, tyre ok

Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,799 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 20,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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YE12 BFU is a 2012 BMW 320 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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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YE12 BFU is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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