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YX61 ZTJ

2012 BMW 316

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,270 mi
Last recorded166,270 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 31687,701 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 ZTJ
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 166,270 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2025 159,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 155,293 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 155,144 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD INNER EDGE.. CRACKED AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 151,117 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside headlamp slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive needs further check (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 148,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 148,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL CRACKING.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 144,688 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 144,558 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn HUB BUSH.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW AND PERISHED.. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 140,945 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 137,620 miles

under tray limitations

Pass 17 Mar 2018 121,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 109,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,217 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2014 76,034 miles

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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YX61 ZTJ is a 2012 BMW 316 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YX61 ZTJ, 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 YX61 ZTJ registered?

YX61 ZTJ is a 2012 BMW 316, first registered on 9 January 2012.

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