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YH12 XNR

2012 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

56,212 mi
Last recorded56,212 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XNR
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 56,212 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 56,015 miles

Offside sticker chassis number in door missing

Pass 7 Aug 2023 54,601 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 52,170 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 51,272 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 50,754 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 50,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 45,818 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,990 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 35,547 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 28,001 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 19,706 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 19,706 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre has deep cut to cords

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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YH12 XNR is a 2012 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH12 XNR, 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 YH12 XNR registered?

YH12 XNR is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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