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YA12 FSD

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,362 mi
Last recorded72,362 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2025 72,362 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2024 70,309 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

wet conditions

Pass 4 Dec 2023 59,672 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 53,111 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 45,973 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 41,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 34,343 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,354 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 26,129 miles

Nearside Front nsf tyre worn on edges and small cut in tread deep enough to reach cord but not in excess of 10mm

Offside Front tyre tread worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2016 21,618 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jun 2015 14,051 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 FSD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FSD, 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 FSD registered?

YA12 FSD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 August 2012.

Is YA12 FSD safe to buy?

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