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YE12 VEH

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,802 mi
Last recorded106,802 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VEH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 106,802 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 102,238 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 102,238 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 97,154 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 97,154 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 91,783 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 91,783 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,104 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,756 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 79,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,645 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 70,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 59,600 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 47,164 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

unable too see bottom of rear springs

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 VEH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VEH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE12 VEH registered?

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

Is YE12 VEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 VEH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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