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YA12 YGC

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

116,709 mi
Last recorded116,709 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YGC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 116,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 106,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 99,548 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 99,397 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,304 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2023 92,304 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 86,549 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 80,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,830 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 74,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 62,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,069 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 44,086 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 42,783 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 42,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40/r17 91w bridgestone r/f (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front minor damage to outer rim

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 36,879 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 YGC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YGC, 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 YGC registered?

YA12 YGC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is YA12 YGC safe to buy?

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