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BF12 YPC

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,188 mi
Last recorded73,188 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YPC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,188 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 73,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 68,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 64,837 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 62,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 57,794 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Nov 2017 51,475 miles

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,713 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 30,483 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 25,563 miles

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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BF12 YPC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF12 YPC, 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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BF12 YPC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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