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YS12 ABK

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,364 mi
Last recorded112,364 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 ABK
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 112,364 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 104,727 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 104,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,687 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,539 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 86,539 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,253 miles

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Fail 11 Dec 2015 69,253 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 May 2015 56,639 miles

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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YS12 ABK is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS12 ABK, 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 YS12 ABK registered?

YS12 ABK is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YS12 ABK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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