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YF12 VMG

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,197 mi
Last recorded55,197 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 VMG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,197 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 39,465 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

cut to nsf tyre but not to cords

Fail 8 Jun 2016 39,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

cut to nsf tyre but not to cords

Pass 11 Jun 2015 27,988 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 27,988 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YF12 VMG is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF12 VMG, 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 YF12 VMG registered?

YF12 VMG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is YF12 VMG safe to buy?

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