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YH12 YLO

2012 BMW 316

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,446 mi
Last recorded179,446 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YLO
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 179,446 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 179,446 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements Both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2025 165,237 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 163,271 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 153,043 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 141,307 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,127 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,897 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 84,897 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2017 46,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 37,610 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 37,610 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 27,563 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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YH12 YLO 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 78.6%.

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 YLO, 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 YLO registered?

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

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