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YE12 MHL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,014 mi
Last recorded96,014 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 MHL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 96,014 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,375 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in rack and pinion (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 82,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 75,519 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 69,940 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,862 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 64,862 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 59,390 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 59,390 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,292 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 49,921 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 48,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 47,836 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,814 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 MHL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL registered?

YE12 MHL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is YE12 MHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 MHL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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