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YNZ 4053

2012 BMW 320

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,655 mi
Last recorded128,655 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 32070,746 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNZ 4053
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 128,655 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 128,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 122,528 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 122,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 114,039 miles

Central Little reserve travel left on the Park/Handbrake lever

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Washer weak in operation, but provides enough fluid to meet the MOT standards

Offside Front Washer weak in operation, but provides enough fluid to meet the MOT standards

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 106,296 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 97,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 79,191 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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YNZ 4053 is a 2012 BMW 320 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 70,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of YNZ 4053?

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What year was YNZ 4053 registered?

YNZ 4053 is a 2012 BMW 320, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YNZ 4053 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YNZ 4053 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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