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YE12 GHV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,854 mi
Last recorded102,854 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 GHV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 102,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 102,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to legal limit and badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 91,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 91,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 83,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush starting to split but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 83,614 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre starting to wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm front bush starting to split but no excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 75,398 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush split and leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 75,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush split and leaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 75,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,914 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 59,722 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 59,694 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,550 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm center tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 51,491 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2017 51,484 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 42,900 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 25,751 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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YE12 GHV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YE12 GHV, 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 YE12 GHV registered?

YE12 GHV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is YE12 GHV safe to buy?

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