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YF12 YBV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

172,649 mi
Last recorded172,649 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YBV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 172,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 157,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 142,070 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 137,089 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 136,398 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 136,390 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 126,365 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 123,330 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 121,688 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2019 117,483 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 114,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 94,212 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 71,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low

Offside Rear Tyre getting low

Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,890 miles

rear brake pads getting low

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 YBV 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 92.9%.

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 YF12 YBV, 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 YF12 YBV registered?

YF12 YBV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is YF12 YBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 YBV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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