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YB12 WBG

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,563 mi
Last recorded112,563 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB12 WBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 112,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has cut on inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2026 112,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and has cut on inner and outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front windscreen chipped

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 104,903 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 99,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear rear discs are corroded both sides

Pass 4 Oct 2023 93,452 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 93,452 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 89,390 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 89,390 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 83,734 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 79,405 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 78,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 70,992 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Fail 8 Feb 2019 70,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Diesel emissions passed, 0.00K T/C, oil temp probe was used

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 61,317 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,407 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 43,024 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,895 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 WBG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 YB12 WBG, 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 WBG registered?

YB12 WBG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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