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YE12 VTT

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

64,310 mi
Last recorded64,310 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 VTT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 64,310 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 60,879 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 57,245 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 53,489 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 49,527 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 45,742 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 42,756 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 38,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre also (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 18 Jun 2018 34,926 miles

All tyre walls starting to perish

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 28,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,994 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 15,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 15,217 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 VTT is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

YE12 VTT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is YE12 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 VTT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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