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SL12 YJR

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,912 mi
Last recorded54,912 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 YJR
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2026 54,912 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 53,530 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 51,648 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 49,731 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 47,155 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,737 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,892 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 39,320 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 37,702 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,196 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 26,757 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,535 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,020 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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SL12 YJR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJR, 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 SL12 YJR registered?

SL12 YJR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is SL12 YJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL12 YJR shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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