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FG12 YSY

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,699 mi
Last recorded107,699 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 YSY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 107,699 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 107,686 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working Part of wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 100,055 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 100,055 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 96,389 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 96,388 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 82,237 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2023 82,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,545 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 56,024 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 45,818 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror ind lamp not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

oil level on min

Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,270 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 34,354 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 34,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 31,642 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 28,620 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 25,310 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,548 miles

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)

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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FG12 YSY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FG12 YSY, 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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FG12 YSY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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