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YA12 EYY

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

131,715 mi
Last recorded131,715 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 EYY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 131,715 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 128,169 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 123,071 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 123,071 miles

Both rear tyres are getting low on tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and wearing on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 118,022 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 118,022 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 102,252 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 87,095 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 70,472 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 58,583 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,549 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 EYY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EYY, 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 EYY registered?

YA12 EYY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is YA12 EYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 EYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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