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YA12 FBX

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,673 mi
Last recorded100,673 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 100,673 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 95,055 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2023 88,657 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2022 81,686 miles

Emissions too clean

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,974 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 12 Dec 2020 68,107 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 67,759 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Torque reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate inscription illegible both (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,122 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 55,281 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 55,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 48,058 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 38,788 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 32,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 FBX is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FBX, 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 FBX registered?

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

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