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YC12 GDO

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,205 mi
Last recorded129,205 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 GDO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 129,205 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 119,252 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 112,658 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 108,374 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 103,229 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 103,229 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 93,140 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,664 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 48,206 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 48,202 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 33,690 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 GDO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GDO, 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 YC12 GDO registered?

YC12 GDO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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