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BJ12 YYN

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,338 mi
Last recorded54,338 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 YYN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 54,338 miles

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 54,337 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 52,998 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

windscreen washers frozen

Pass 15 Jan 2024 50,519 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have light cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 50,519 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have light cracking to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 47,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 46,147 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slight cracking on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 44,810 miles

front wipers smear windscreen

Fail 12 Jan 2021 44,810 miles

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

front wipers smear windscreen

Pass 11 Jan 2020 41,357 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 41,329 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 37,880 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 34,628 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 31,633 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 31,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 29,165 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 27,012 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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BJ12 YYN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BJ12 YYN, 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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BJ12 YYN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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