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YA12 YNU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

180,287 mi
Last recorded180,287 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 YNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 180,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 164,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 149,873 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 149,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 r16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2021 128,053 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 123,312 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 103,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,726 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,051 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,704 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 YNU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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