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YC12 YYX

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,623 mi
Last recorded108,623 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 YYX
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 108,623 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 108,623 miles

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end loose onto tie rod (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 14 May 2025 102,646 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 101,788 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 88,305 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 77,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 10 May 2022 77,880 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear diff oil seal leaking

Pass 21 Apr 2021 70,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 70,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 64,848 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,751 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 47,956 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 40,836 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 32,034 miles

All tyres perished on sidewall

N/S diff seal leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2015 24,612 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 YYX is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

YC12 YYX is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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