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YE12 JVW

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,018 mi
Last recorded65,018 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 JVW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 65,018 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 59,840 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 59,835 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 56,467 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 54,123 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 49,570 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 49,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 43,429 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 40,980 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 35,536 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 35,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 30,147 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 24,951 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn heavily on outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 18,445 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 11,647 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 JVW is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 YE12 JVW, 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 JVW registered?

YE12 JVW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YE12 JVW safe to buy?

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