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YA12 FHE

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,299 mi
Last recorded93,299 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 FHE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 93,299 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 89,330 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 86,151 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 81,764 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,563 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,349 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 69,272 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,298 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,393 miles

Front tyres perished

Fail 1 Aug 2017 62,393 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres perished

Pass 20 Jun 2016 46,766 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Outer tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2015 34,260 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FHE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

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

Is YA12 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 FHE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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