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YF12 HTV

2012 BMW 320

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,719 mi
Last recorded177,719 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 HTV
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 177,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 167,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 156,852 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 156,852 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 145,457 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 145,457 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 135,153 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

chip in windscreen

nearside front shocker damp

offside rack worn

rear tyres devoid of tread inner edge

washers poor condition

Pass 29 May 2020 123,752 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 123,641 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

front tyres 1.6mm edges

Pass 13 Jun 2019 108,596 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 90,150 miles

front brakes near limit

rear brakes worn

Pass 15 Jun 2017 73,953 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

both offside tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,251 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,783 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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YF12 HTV is a 2012 BMW 320 in Black 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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What year was YF12 HTV registered?

YF12 HTV is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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