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YH12 YLY

2012 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,331 mi
Last recorded122,331 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 119,624 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 118,234 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 117,072 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 115,589 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 97,362 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 72,179 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips all over windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 55,473 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 37,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Sep 2016 17,808 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 17,158 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 13,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 13,204 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 YLY 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 92.3%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

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

Is YH12 YLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 YLY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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