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MF12 YMY

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,249 mi
Last recorded70,249 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF12 YMY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 70,249 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 68,136 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 68,134 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 65,844 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 63,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 63,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 61,701 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 58,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,052 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 56,052 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,291 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 47,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 42,155 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 42,132 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,637 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2015 25,904 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 23,174 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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MF12 YMY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MF12 YMY, 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 MF12 YMY registered?

MF12 YMY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is MF12 YMY safe to buy?

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