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YF12 XOD

2012 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,431 mi
Last recorded121,431 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 XOD
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 121,431 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 121,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 109,655 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 98,875 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 98,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 89,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.31 MM, worn close to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.38 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.44 MM, worn close to ply (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 85,570 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 76,757 miles

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

front wiper smear

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,701 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 71,701 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 63,332 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 54,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 46,064 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 46,064 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 30,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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YF12 XOD is a 2012 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XOD, 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 YF12 XOD registered?

YF12 XOD is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is YF12 XOD safe to buy?

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