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RV12 YCH

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,322 mi
Last recorded126,322 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 YCH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 126,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens condensated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating starting to bubble up (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front wheels minimal gap between wheels and inner arch during lock to lock checks

rear bump stops broken

Fail 11 Dec 2025 126,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens condensated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating starting to bubble up (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front wheels minimal gap between wheels and inner arch during lock to lock checks

rear bump stops broken

Pass 25 Nov 2024 124,738 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensated inner lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm outer ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. requirements only just met 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 23 Oct 2023 122,052 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides . (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated on inner of lens . (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm , outer ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides . (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bump stops both sides are broken .

Pass 25 Oct 2022 116,421 miles

rear wiper blade split

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorted

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2021 110,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorted

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

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2020 104,092 miles

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 19 Oct 2020 104,089 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

parking brake performance low

rear bump stops missing

Pass 2 Apr 2019 90,875 miles

both rear bump stops perished

Fail 1 Apr 2019 90,860 miles

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

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

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

brake pad warning light is on

rear bump stops are deteriorated

Fail 9 Apr 2018 76,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake pad warning light is on

rear bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,579 miles

rear bump stops are deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 31,068 miles

No emissions detected at time of test.

Rear tyres on legal limit of 1.6 mm

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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RV12 YCH is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RV12 YCH, 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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RV12 YCH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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