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DG12 UFY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1989cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,232 mi
Last recorded107,232 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 UFY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 107,232 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2025 100,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 100,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 92,633 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 92,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,900 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 77,392 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 77,391 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Retaining clip incorrectly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Retaining clip incorrectly fitted (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected Retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2021 70,295 miles

Front engine top cover missing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 70,295 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front engine top cover missing

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 67,196 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 67,196 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 60,520 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,900 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 47,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 35,535 miles

engine and undershields fitted at time of test.

offside front inner brake pad starting to wear low, slight lip on the front brake discs.

slight play in the offside inner steering arm.

stone chip in the front windscreen.

wipers poor.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 35,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine and undershields fitted at time of test.

offside front inner brake pad starting to wear low, slight lip on the front brake discs.

offside front tyrewearing low on the outer edge.

offside rear tyre starting to wear low.

slight play in the offside inner steering arm.

stone chip in the front windscreen.

wipers poor.

Pass 15 Aug 2015 23,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2015 21,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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DG12 UFY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,989cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DG12 UFY, 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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What year was DG12 UFY registered?

DG12 UFY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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