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YA12 YCP

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

146,600 mi
Last recorded146,600 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YCP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 146,600 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 146,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 124,493 miles

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 26 Feb 2021 124,493 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 25 Feb 2020 102,420 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 102,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 81,743 miles

Offside Front Inner slight play tie rod

Pass 8 Aug 2018 79,397 miles

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

Rear Wiper split

Fail 8 Aug 2018 79,397 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Wiper split

Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,295 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 60,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 45,159 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 33,559 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 YCP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YCP, 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 YCP registered?

YA12 YCP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is YA12 YCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 YCP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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