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YD12 VZM

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,553 mi
Last recorded106,553 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 VZM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 106,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 106,501 miles

Nearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 95,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 83,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2021 75,418 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front turbo intake pipe deterioated at neck but still secure

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

Fail 28 Nov 2021 75,416 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake insecure Caliper bolt MISSING (1.1.21 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure Caliper bolt MISSING (1.1.21 (c))

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

Turbo intake pipe BROKEN!

Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,322 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 71,322 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 67,352 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 53,970 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,272 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 39,438 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 32,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,378 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 VZM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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