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YE12 TUJ

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

101,804 mi
Last recorded101,804 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 TUJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 101,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 96,849 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 96,842 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 95,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp beam image clarity poor. condensation in headlamp.

Offside screen wash delivery volume low.

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

running fault evident and emissions unstable during test.

Fail 16 Dec 2024 95,379 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective intake air leak post maf sensor (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp beam image clarity poor. condensation in headlamp.

Offside screen wash delivery volume low.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 89,747 miles

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working: ADVISORY for vehicles first used prior 1st March 2018.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Offside Rear park brake lazy: 200 / 120 KgF

minor corrosion to some underbody components and panels

road wheel/s minor damage

Fail 7 Oct 2023 89,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front shock absorber dust boots deteriorated / split

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working: ADVISORY for vehicles first used prior 1st March 2018.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Offside Rear park brake lazy: 200 / 120 KgF

minor corrosion to some underbody components and panels

road wheel/s minor damage

Pass 21 Sep 2022 82,315 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 82,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 75,387 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 75,387 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 63,411 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 63,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 56,640 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,059 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 49,059 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 42,404 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 42,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 42,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 36,561 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 31,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2014 25,629 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 TUJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TUJ, 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 TUJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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