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YA12 DZE

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

182,011 mi
Last recorded182,011 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 DZE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 182,011 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 174,547 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 166,182 miles

Engine cover / Under tray body protection fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2023 156,875 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 149,330 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 142,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 133,076 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 133,076 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 117,661 miles

front discs low

rear discs low

Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,215 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,123 miles

windscreen cracked in zone B not affecting drivers view

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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YA12 DZE 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 90.9%.

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 YA12 DZE, 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 YA12 DZE registered?

YA12 DZE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is YA12 DZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 DZE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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