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YE12 UXC

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,445 mi
Last recorded167,445 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 UXC
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 167,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 154,758 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 142,192 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 131,173 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 131,136 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 121,504 miles

front door windows do not open

Pass 30 Mar 2019 112,754 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 105,092 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,052 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,340 miles

exhaust system corroded

under body trays fitted full length of vehicle obscuring underside from inspection

Fail 15 Apr 2016 82,340 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre misshapen and worn excessively on outer edge

Offside Front tyre misshapen and worn excessively on outer edge

exhaust system corroded

under body trays fitted full length of vehicle obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 21 Apr 2015 53,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE12 UXC is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE12 UXC, 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 YE12 UXC registered?

YE12 UXC is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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