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YS12 PYD

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,840 mi
Last recorded187,840 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 187,840 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 177,344 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general under body corroded .

Pass 7 Feb 2022 164,436 miles

general underbody corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2022 164,436 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

general underbody corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 155,167 miles

general underbody and component corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2019 143,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 121,393 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 16 Aug 2018 121,393 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Jul 2017 103,372 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 59,480 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 59,480 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 PYD is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PYD, 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 PYD registered?

YS12 PYD is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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