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YF12 NVD

2012 BMW 316

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,728 mi
Last recorded169,728 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 NVD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 169,728 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2022 169,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 169,456 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Hand brake imbalance

Pass 12 Nov 2020 141,470 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs fronts/rears/nearside/offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Nov 2020 141,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs fronts/rears/nearside/offside worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jul 2019 103,723 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,390 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 84,390 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 63,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge 225/50R17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge 225/50R17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Fail 11 Jun 2016 63,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge 225/50R17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge 225/50R17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50R17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

advise: engine covers fitted obscuring some items.

advise: under trays fitted obscuring some items.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 50,920 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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YF12 NVD is a 2012 BMW 316 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF12 NVD, 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 YF12 NVD registered?

YF12 NVD is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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