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YH12 YKB

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,177 mi
Last recorded136,177 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YKB
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 136,177 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 26 May 2026 136,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 May 2025 132,696 miles

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 1 May 2025 132,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Apr 2024 128,619 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Apr 2024 128,619 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2023 122,937 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 122,937 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,739 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 113,739 miles

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 105,997 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 105,989 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 93,769 miles

Offside Front small chip in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 31 Jan 2019 79,148 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 79,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,936 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 53,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 38,213 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,287 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 24,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

advise o/s front tyre devoid of any tread on outer edge

advise rear tyres wearing on inside edge

advise two small cuts in n/s rear tyre

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 YKB is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

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

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