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YB12 HCV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,065 mi
Last recorded71,065 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 HCV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 71,065 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 71,065 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 68,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin slight lip on discs (80% worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 61,972 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 55,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 50,250 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 50,250 miles

Advise engine covers fitted

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 50,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust,head lamp misaligned (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure upper bracket damaged / broken (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust,head lamp misaligned (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure upper bracket damaged / broken (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

front bumber center grill missing

front end bonnet damage/misaligned

front registration plate damaged/ cracked

front wiper blades slightly worn

offside front headlamp glass lens damaged/slightly cracked

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 35,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YB12 HCV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YB12 HCV, 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 YB12 HCV registered?

YB12 HCV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is YB12 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB12 HCV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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