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YE12 WEK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,180 mi
Last recorded116,180 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 WEK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 116,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 112,180 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 May 2024 108,161 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 104,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus starting too perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus starting too perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2023 104,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus starting too perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus starting too perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear hand brake weak

Pass 23 Apr 2022 99,860 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 96,538 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,228 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 96,228 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 83,054 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 83,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 73,300 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,298 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable rack arm (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,745 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,688 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 45,505 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,050 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 WEK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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