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YF12 YCJ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

154,606 mi
Last recorded154,606 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 154,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2025 147,060 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front and rear both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll link dust cover slightly damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 140,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 132,057 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Aug 2022 123,094 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 114,325 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 107,149 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 103,438 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 103,435 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,710 miles

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,288 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,729 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 71,011 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 52,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side front tyre slightly cracked and perished

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 YCJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc 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 YCJ, 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 YCJ registered?

YF12 YCJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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