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YC12 SKF

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,491 mi
Last recorded146,491 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 SKF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 146,491 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 146,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2023 133,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 120,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 120,551 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 110,836 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 101,494 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2020 101,494 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 92,083 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2019 92,083 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 78,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 78,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,770 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 63,770 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 56,285 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,700 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 45,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SKF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YC12 SKF, 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 SKF registered?

YC12 SKF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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