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YH12 YXP

2012 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,565 mi
Last recorded74,565 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 74,565 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 69,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 69,621 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 65,087 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 58,201 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 58,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 54,378 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 54,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 50,057 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 46,219 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 46,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 41,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened back side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 36,967 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 31,817 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 25,582 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,616 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 YXP is a 2012 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXP, 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 YXP registered?

YH12 YXP is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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