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YK62 OKE

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,791 mi
Last recorded151,791 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 OKE
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 151,791 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 150,492 miles

brake warning illuminated on dash but pads ,levels etc appear ok ,advise closer inspection

slight play in offside front steering /suspension joints

Fail 28 Feb 2025 150,492 miles

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

brake warning illuminated on dash but pads ,levels etc appear ok ,advise closer inspection

slight play in offside front steering /suspension joints

Pass 20 Feb 2024 138,799 miles

Brake system fault warning on dash

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 138,799 miles

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

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

Brake system fault warning on dash

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 112,605 miles

Front Brake pad warning illuminated although brake pads new.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted to underside of test

Fail 29 Jan 2022 88,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted to underside of test

Pass 25 Feb 2021 58,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 56,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 51,014 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,959 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 37,587 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,319 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 20,639 miles

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

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

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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YK62 OKE is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK62 OKE, 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 YK62 OKE registered?

YK62 OKE is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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