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YD12 BEY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,579 mi
Last recorded112,579 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 BEY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 112,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 110,349 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 110,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 106,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside lens. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 106,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted Retaining clip missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture inside lens. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 102,738 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 99,665 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 97,265 miles

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

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))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,852 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 67,304 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 61,457 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 44,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,133 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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YD12 BEY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YD12 BEY, 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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YD12 BEY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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