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YK12 ODY

2012 BMW 316

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,251 mi
Last recorded128,251 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 ODY
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 128,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake noisy on operation

Fail 13 Nov 2025 128,248 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced side repeater not working (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn pitted on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear parking brake noisy on operation

Pass 31 Oct 2024 116,991 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front 2mm ,worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front 2mm ,worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,653 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 102,653 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front inner (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 92,353 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 92,353 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,106 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2021 85,106 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,545 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2019 68,300 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))

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2018 60,366 miles

under-tray fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 46,882 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres low on tread 2mm 225/50/17 r/f + cracking inbetween tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 35,454 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,596 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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YK12 ODY is a 2012 BMW 316 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YK12 ODY, 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 YK12 ODY registered?

YK12 ODY is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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