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YA12 ECW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,382 mi
Last recorded160,382 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 ECW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 160,382 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 160,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 151,556 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 141,573 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 141,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 130,685 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 129,072 miles

Spare tyre defective tyre glue out of date. ()

vehicle overdue for a service and brake fluid change.

vehicle presented with n/s/f dipped beam in-op however started working when bonnet closed,possibly dirty connection faulty bulb.

Fail 12 Aug 2021 129,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective tyre glue out of date. ()

vehicle overdue for a service and brake fluid change.

vehicle presented with n/s/f dipped beam in-op however started working when bonnet closed,possibly dirty connection faulty bulb.

Pass 6 Aug 2020 121,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacing age related issue. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle due for a service and brake fluid change.

Fail 6 Aug 2020 121,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres heavily wearing outer edges.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacing age related issue. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle due for a service and brake fluid change.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 113,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily wearing outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,223 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 82,954 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread & sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,741 miles

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

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

o/s rear tyre valve perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2016 65,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 24 Jul 2015 43,561 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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YA12 ECW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YA12 ECW, 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 YA12 ECW registered?

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

Is YA12 ECW safe to buy?

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