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AO12 YBT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,330 mi
Last recorded119,330 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YBT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 119,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 108,961 miles

N/S/F daytime running lamp inop

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F slight front play inner steering rack joint

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 98,173 miles

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

water in n/s front headlight

Fail 31 Oct 2022 98,173 miles

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

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

water in n/s front headlight

Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,478 miles

N/s front headlight has water in

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 86,478 miles

N/s front headlight has water in

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 75,761 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 68,505 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 68,503 miles

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

rear tyres are cracking between the tread

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2018 65,274 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 59,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 52,594 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 47,002 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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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AO12 YBT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO12 YBT, 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.

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AO12 YBT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 June 2012.

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