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ST12 YNZ

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

202,454 mi
Last recorded202,454 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 YNZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 202,454 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and badly feathered on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and feathered on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 202,454 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and badly feathered on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and feathered on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 187,922 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 187,922 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 172,620 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 161,945 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 148,604 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 132,977 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 119,118 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,173 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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ST12 YNZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YNZ, 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 YNZ registered?

ST12 YNZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is ST12 YNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 YNZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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