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YA12 ZNU

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,648 mi
Last recorded52,648 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 ZNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 52,648 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 51,770 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 50,741 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 49,595 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 45,529 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover sill, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Fail 29 Mar 2021 39,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing (reaction arm) front bush has debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm, perished on shoulders 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic cover sill, under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 7 Apr 2020 33,596 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing at outer edges.

Pass 8 Apr 2019 28,843 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 23,596 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 23,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,852 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 12,591 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 9,429 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 ZNU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU registered?

YA12 ZNU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 August 2012.

Is YA12 ZNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA12 ZNU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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