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YC12 CZL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

191,791 mi
Last recorded191,791 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 CZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 191,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 186,691 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 172,139 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 158,253 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 151,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 131,246 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 125,347 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,129 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 114,181 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 98,734 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

warning light on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 80,685 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 80,685 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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YC12 CZL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC12 CZL, 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 YC12 CZL registered?

YC12 CZL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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The MOT history for YC12 CZL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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