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FV12 YSG

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,445 mi
Last recorded152,445 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 YSG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 152,445 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 152,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 143,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 143,280 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 143,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 143,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 125,756 miles

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

body damage [nearside]

Fail 13 Jul 2024 125,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

body damage [nearside]

Pass 28 Jul 2023 107,809 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 104,079 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 92,621 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 92,610 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 82,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 79,748 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,466 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 73,424 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 73,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside front tyre, has a bulge to the outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyre tread depths, low.

Rear Both rear shock absorber bump stops, broken up.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 65,242 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 55,823 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,126 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,300 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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FV12 YSG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV12 YSG, 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 FV12 YSG registered?

FV12 YSG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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