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ML12 YDS

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,275 mi
Last recorded130,275 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML12 YDS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 130,275 miles

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

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

Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately Both sides have been heated up (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 120,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 116,138 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2023 111,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 104,331 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,493 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 76,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 68,293 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 67,529 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 60,815 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 60,815 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 53,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,672 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 41,672 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 May 2015 33,913 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

oil on min

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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ML12 YDS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ML12 YDS, 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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What year was ML12 YDS registered?

ML12 YDS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is ML12 YDS safe to buy?

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