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RV12 YCM

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,580 mi
Last recorded189,580 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 YCM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 189,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 189,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 178,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 173,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel Damaged

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 173,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel Damaged

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 166,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 132,017 miles

Windscreen cracked but not affecting the drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Apr 2017 112,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 95,695 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 95,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 77,759 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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RV12 YCM is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YCM, 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 YCM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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