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GU12 YTY

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,586 mi
Last recorded192,586 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 YTY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 192,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 182,941 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

headlight beam patterns poor

slight smearing to wipers

Pass 24 Oct 2020 158,141 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Inner slight leak from driveshaft

gearbox oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2020 158,141 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Rear Inner slight leak from driveshaft

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2019 133,759 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner slight leak from driveshaft

Pass 27 Oct 2018 108,437 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox prop shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 85,399 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 82,522 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,985 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 74,985 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 53,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

wipers poor

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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GU12 YTY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU12 YTY, 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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GU12 YTY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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