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YD12 UMT

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,175 mi
Last recorded162,175 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 UMT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 162,175 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 162,112 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 154,829 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 4 Mar 2024 146,383 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 103,822 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 79,620 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Feb 2021 79,620 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jul 2019 48,180 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 31,305 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 31,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 30,174 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 25,792 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 21,399 miles

Item Removed From Drivers View Prior To Test

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,979 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 UMT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc 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 YD12 UMT, 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 YD12 UMT registered?

YD12 UMT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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