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MW12 YNE

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

93,009 mi
Last recorded93,009 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW12 YNE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 93,009 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 93,009 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 81,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers juddering,advise (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 81,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs pitted,advise (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers juddering,advise (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle has under trays obscuring some inspections,advise

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 78,099 miles

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

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

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and nearside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 71,699 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,778 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 63,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 57,731 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CUPPING

BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INSIDE + 1.6mm

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 46,084 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,507 miles

Both front tyres bald on outside edge

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 29,699 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 17,283 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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MW12 YNE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MW12 YNE, 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 MW12 YNE registered?

MW12 YNE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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