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YA12 FRU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,125 mi
Last recorded174,125 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 174,125 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 174,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 157,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2023 157,895 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 147,041 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 136,830 miles

Registration plate lamps dim/deteriorated.

Slight play/knock felt through the steering system. Source unclear as system covered in trim/undertrays.

Pass 4 Jun 2020 127,588 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 119,589 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 112,712 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn rear wiper blade torn

nsf/osf shock absorber dust covers split

Fail 19 Jul 2018 112,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear wiper blade torn rear wiper blade torn

nsf/osf shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,905 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,862 miles

Front Bumper Damaged

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 22 Jun 2016 70,861 miles

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

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

Front Bumper Damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2015 52,324 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 52,324 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 FRU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FRU, 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 FRU registered?

YA12 FRU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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