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Y25 AES

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,319 mi
Last recorded100,319 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 AES
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 100,319 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 100,315 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2024 93,441 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 93,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 89,355 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 74,829 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 61,363 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,905 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 47,619 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 47,619 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 42,604 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,227 miles

n/s/f washer jet fixing is leaking onto engine bay but is still clearing the front screen.

Pass 4 May 2016 30,334 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 30,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 27,381 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 27,380 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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Y25 AES is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 Y25 AES, 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 Y25 AES registered?

Y25 AES is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 8 April 2012.

Is Y25 AES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y25 AES shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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