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YA12 EWN

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,667 mi
Last recorded95,667 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 EWN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 95,667 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 95,667 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 85,129 miles

Nearside Rear Upper bump stop deterioated.

Pass 9 May 2023 75,960 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 66,441 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 66,441 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 54,352 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 45,747 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 43,655 miles

Offside Front headlamp has crack and water ingress

Pass 13 Apr 2018 46,442 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 39,771 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 39,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 25,673 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 20,461 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 20,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smear slightly

Rear bump stops starting to perish

Rear wiper blade split

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 EWN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EWN, 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 EWN registered?

YA12 EWN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is YA12 EWN safe to buy?

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