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YH62 HXT

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

235,257 mi
Last recorded235,257 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HXT
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 235,257 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 219,158 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 207,567 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 206,657 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 190,647 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 179,706 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 179,706 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 179,682 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 167,280 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 148,466 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 129,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,395 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 96,306 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 80,559 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,563 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,056 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,011 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 39,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit plus nail in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 26,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2015 25,245 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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YH62 HXT is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YH62 HXT, 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 YH62 HXT registered?

YH62 HXT is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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