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YH12 XOA

2012 BMW 316

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,915 mi
Last recorded90,915 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 XOA
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 90,915 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 87,805 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 87,805 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 82,965 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))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 79,099 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 75,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 73,076 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 71,284 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,871 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,497 miles

Nearside Front tyre- wearing outer edge

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,189 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 32,235 miles

Child seat fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 20,279 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in N/s/r tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,279 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in N/s/r tyre

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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YH12 XOA is a 2012 BMW 316 in Grey 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 YH12 XOA, 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 YH12 XOA registered?

YH12 XOA is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YH12 XOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 XOA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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