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YE12 MPY

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,381 mi
Last recorded170,381 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 MPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 170,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 158,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 19 Aug 2024 146,944 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 141,523 miles

Advise Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 141,486 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 137,867 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022 133,106 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 133,106 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 126,524 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 126,524 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 121,705 miles

Nearside Front front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

service light on

Fail 28 Feb 2020 121,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Front front suspension arm bush slightly deteriorated

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

service light on

Pass 8 Mar 2019 102,170 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2019 102,170 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Fail 8 Mar 2018 82,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays/covers fitted.

Pass 27 Feb 2017 60,174 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2016 48,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2016 48,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing close to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 32,505 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 MPY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MPY, 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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YE12 MPY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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