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YP12 LYS

2012 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,244 mi
Last recorded200,244 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 LYS
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 200,244 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 200,193 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 193,409 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 193,369 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 183,633 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 182,608 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 159,657 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 159,258 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 117,173 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 100,306 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 99,687 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 84,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 79,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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YP12 LYS is a 2012 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YP12 LYS, 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 YP12 LYS registered?

YP12 LYS is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is YP12 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 LYS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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