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YA12 TNV

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,099 mi
Last recorded156,099 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 TNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 156,099 miles

Nearside Front headlight has condensation inside

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 156,099 miles

Nearside Front headlight has condensation inside

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 149,108 miles

Nearside headlight has condensation inside

Offside Front headlight damaged

Offside Front repeater damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2025 147,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Requires tracking (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlight condensation inside

Offside Headlight damaged

Offside Repeater damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2024 134,878 miles

The exhaust system is corroded / worn.

The near side rear shocker cover is worn.

The off side steering rack has slight play in it.

Pass 12 Jun 2023 122,987 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2022 111,431 miles

Both the rear shocker cover are worn.

The off side steering rack inner arm has very slight play in it.

Fail 20 Jun 2022 111,431 miles

Both the rear shocker cover are worn.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

The off side steering rack inner arm has very slight play in it.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 97,931 miles

all four shocker covers/ boots are getting worn.

Fail 25 Jun 2021 97,931 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

all four shocker covers/ boots are getting worn.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 87,107 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 87,107 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 76,446 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 62,493 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 49,802 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 34,435 miles

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

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2015 20,277 miles

both front tyres are bald on outer edges (nearly down to cords)

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 TNV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 TNV, 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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YA12 TNV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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