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YE12 OJD

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

212,912 mi
Last recorded212,912 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 212,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 205,717 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 201,338 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 198,191 miles

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM DIFF

Pass 23 Jul 2021 190,677 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking front seal ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine bay covers / undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Jul 2020 183,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 165,871 miles

Front front exhaust flexi loose

Pass 23 Jul 2018 146,679 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 121,402 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Fail 22 Jul 2017 121,402 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 23 Jul 2016 106,610 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

no emmision reading

Pass 3 Jul 2015 86,978 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 OJD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OJD, 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 OJD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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