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YD12 UHA

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,310 mi
Last recorded119,310 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 UHA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 119,310 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2024 119,310 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 119,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 114,984 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))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 104,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 104,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 87,324 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 87,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 68,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 51,920 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 44,204 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 36,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,410 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 19,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UHA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YD12 UHA, 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 UHA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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