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PY12 DYG

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,342 mi
Last recorded81,342 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 DYG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 81,342 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 81,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,222 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 76,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 75,178 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 73,287 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,830 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 58,971 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,703 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 48,004 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,303 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,600 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 33,451 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 29,356 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 29,356 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 22,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 22,955 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PY12 DYG is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PY12 DYG, 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 PY12 DYG registered?

PY12 DYG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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