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Y6 UHO

2012 BMW 116

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,760 mi
Last recorded105,760 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY6 UHO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 105,760 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2025 181,306 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 178,340 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 159,784 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 103,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper play in shock absorber top mount

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 136,390 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,384 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 112,908 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 67,659 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 57,793 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 58,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 48,696 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,652 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 35,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 29,996 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 24,451 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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Y6 UHO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 Y6 UHO, 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 Y6 UHO registered?

Y6 UHO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is Y6 UHO safe to buy?

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