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YG12 XDW

2012 BMW 320

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,480 mi
Last recorded141,480 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 XDW
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 141,480 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 134,597 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 134,597 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 130,236 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 130,220 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 125,691 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2021 122,773 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 122,773 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 119,003 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,630 miles

Offside washer jet poor operation

Pass 10 Aug 2017 110,458 miles

Drivers view ; Screen washer requires attention , n/s

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Jacking block damaged , o/s/f

Note ; Noise during parking brake test , noise on wheel rotation

Fail 9 Aug 2017 110,458 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working on door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes ; Imbalance , Parking brakes 37 % , n/s lower performance

Drivers view ; Screen washer requires attention , n/s

Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Jacking block damaged , o/s/f

Note ; Noise during parking brake test , noise on wheel rotation

Tyres ; Tread at 3 mm , n/s/r & o/s/r

Pass 7 Mar 2017 103,842 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 54,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2015 53,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YG12 XDW is a 2012 BMW 320 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YG12 XDW registered?

YG12 XDW is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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