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YK12 UOM

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,460 mi
Last recorded102,460 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 UOM
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 102,460 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 93,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,272 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 78,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,773 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 72,773 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,506 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 62,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner edges on all 4 tyres

Pass 16 Mar 2016 37,589 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 25,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UOM is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UOM, 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 YK12 UOM registered?

YK12 UOM is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is YK12 UOM safe to buy?

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