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SL12 YJE

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,945 mi
Last recorded136,945 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YJE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 136,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2025 133,392 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 133,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 128,394 miles

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

BOTH HEADLAMPS OPAQUE AND ONLY MEETING REQUIREMENTS

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AT FUEL TANK INSECURE/ CORRODED THROUGH/ CLIPS MISSING

FLOOR AND CHASSIS CORRODED EXTENSIVELY AT REAR

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

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 16 Sep 2024 128,392 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating DUE TO CONDITION OF BRAKE DISC (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OSF REAR MOST ARM BALL JOINT WORN TO EXCESS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle RUBBING BROKEN SPRING (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ALL BLADES TORN AND SMEARING SCREEN (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

BOTH HEADLAMPS OPAQUE AND ONLY MEETING REQUIREMENTS

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AT FUEL TANK INSECURE/ CORRODED THROUGH/ CLIPS MISSING

FLOOR AND CHASSIS CORRODED EXTENSIVELY AT REAR

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS DELAMINATED/ CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF FRONT ARM INNER BUSH WORN AND MOVING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS DELAMINATED/ CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 28 Apr 2023 125,671 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 28 Apr 2023 125,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 120,751 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 115,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 114,154 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 114,154 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside and nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 93,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively mark/ defect on disc (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

nearside number plate lamp dull

Pass 25 Apr 2018 80,991 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays Fitted Concealing Some Components

Pass 17 Apr 2017 68,450 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 68,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,643 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 56,643 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 42,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2015 42,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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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SL12 YJE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SL12 YJE, 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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SL12 YJE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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