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AL12 YAH

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,123 mi
Last recorded125,123 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL12 YAH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 125,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2025 119,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 112,605 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 106,593 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 102,000 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing front dust covers (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front lower arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 97,830 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,637 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 94,637 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 89,194 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 89,194 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 81,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2017 64,558 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,809 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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AL12 YAH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,651 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AL12 YAH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 116 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL12 YAH registered?

AL12 YAH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is AL12 YAH safe to buy?

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