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YE12 UWU

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,557 mi
Last recorded99,557 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 UWU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 99,557 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 99,557 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 91,539 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute intermittent flickering during operation (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 13 May 2025 91,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute intermittent flickering during operation (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 82,612 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 75,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 67,469 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 63,074 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 56,876 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 56,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 52,373 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 48,845 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 44,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 May 2016 44,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 28 May 2015 39,962 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 UWU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

YE12 UWU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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