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YE12 WUA

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,804 mi
Last recorded179,804 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 179,804 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 169,854 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 169,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 160,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 160,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 144,101 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 144,101 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 135,503 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 117,492 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 96,833 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 96,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 71,788 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 65,186 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 65,186 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 WUA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 WUA, 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 WUA registered?

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

Is YE12 WUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 WUA 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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