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HG12 YPW

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,812 mi
Last recorded87,812 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 YPW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 87,812 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 87,811 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2025 81,399 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 79,810 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 79,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 74,724 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 66,983 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,738 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track/tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 60,727 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track/tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 56,364 miles

Nearside Side Repeater (In Mirror) Light Intensity Reduced But Not Excessively

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2019 50,712 miles

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

Offside steering rack end has play

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 50,712 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside steering rack end has play

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 43,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 35,042 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 26,848 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,728 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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HG12 YPW is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HG12 YPW, 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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HG12 YPW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 August 2012.

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