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SD12 YUO

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,864 mi
Last recorded86,864 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD12 YUO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 86,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 73,907 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 73,902 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2022 67,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 59,720 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 59,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ( Front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 51,685 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 44,414 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 44,414 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 38,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17)(2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17)(3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 38,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17)(2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17)(3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,728 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 31,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 24,816 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 20,222 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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SD12 YUO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SD12 YUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD12 YUO registered?

SD12 YUO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is SD12 YUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD12 YUO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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