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YB12 MYJ

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,484 mi
Last recorded97,484 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 MYJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 97,484 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 94,104 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 94,104 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake (1.2.1 (c))

brake warning light on due to brake pad wear indicator

Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,537 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 83,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,289 miles

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

Rear tyres cracking Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2020 63,123 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 57,456 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint has play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,799 miles

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

covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,588 miles

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

slight movement in offside front steering /rack

Pass 15 Nov 2016 35,828 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt

plastic covers covering under body and pipes

Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre warn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre warn on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 14,759 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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YB12 MYJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MYJ, 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 YB12 MYJ registered?

YB12 MYJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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