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YC12 WKS

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,497 mi
Last recorded94,497 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 WKS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 94,497 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 94,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2023 87,187 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 78,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 71,815 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 67,934 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,704 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 59,947 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 59,947 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,233 miles

under body covers fitted

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall bulge starting

Fail 18 Jan 2017 56,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre side wall bulge starting

under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 45,689 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,480 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 WKS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red 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 YC12 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

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

Is YC12 WKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC12 WKS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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