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YG62 WLX

2012 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,150 mi
Last recorded110,150 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 WLX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 110,150 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2026 110,143 miles

Emissions unable to be completed abnormal rattle noise from around engine area (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective after dpf clearly unplugged (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak around dpf (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low headlight clearly sitting further in at bottom, tried to adjust up (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 103,123 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 103,123 miles

Front Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 88,303 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 72,716 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 67,634 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 59,221 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 57,421 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,154 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,057 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,742 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 21,358 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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YG62 WLX is a 2012 BMW 316 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG62 WLX, 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 YG62 WLX registered?

YG62 WLX is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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