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YH12 YFX

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,396 mi
Last recorded92,396 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YFX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 92,396 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 92,268 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,760 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 71,680 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 64,492 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 57,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 47,976 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 40,544 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,360 miles

Nearside Front tyre aprox 2mm on inner

Rear both rear tyre approx. 2to 3 mm on inner treads

Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,320 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 20,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 20,397 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 20,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YFX is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black 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 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

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

Is YH12 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 YFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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