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ST12 YFA

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,350 mi
Last recorded64,350 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 YFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 64,350 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 64,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner 1.4 mm outer 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,434 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,443 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 36,426 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 29,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 23,236 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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ST12 YFA is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ST12 YFA, 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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What year was ST12 YFA registered?

ST12 YFA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

Is ST12 YFA safe to buy?

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