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FG12 YTL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,673 mi
Last recorded170,673 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG12 YTL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 170,673 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 159,896 miles

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Jan 2023 149,962 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 149,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 132,929 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 120,467 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 111,545 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 94,153 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,096 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 78,096 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 53,470 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 24 Feb 2016 38,315 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 31,299 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 31,298 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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 YTL 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 FG12 YTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG12 YTL registered?

FG12 YTL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is FG12 YTL safe to buy?

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