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YA12 YCD

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,187 mi
Last recorded106,187 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YCD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 106,187 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,923 miles

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

coolant low

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover/undertrays fitted

offside front DRL lamp not working

Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,410 miles

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both ()

Pass 4 Aug 2018 61,381 miles

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))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both, very slightly ()

Pass 5 Aug 2017 49,753 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 49,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 36,222 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 36,222 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 23,707 miles

front nearside & offside outer shoulder tyres wearing slightly.

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 YCD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

YA12 YCD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is YA12 YCD safe to buy?

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