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YF12 YEK

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,411 mi
Last recorded139,411 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YEK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 139,411 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 134,754 miles

crack in windscreen

Fail 20 May 2025 134,745 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

crack in windscreen

Pass 14 Jun 2024 132,650 miles

Bonnet has signs of impact damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 132,548 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed Bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet has signs of impact damage

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre 205/55R16 (leaking)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 129,706 miles

Bonnet severely damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 129,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet severely damaged

Unable to check load area due to excess luggage. Please remove before reinspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 119,975 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 119,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,381 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 101,381 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 67,184 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 67,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 62,635 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Emission pass, 0.01, temp probe used, plate limit 0.50

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Long parking brake travel

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516, outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055516. outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 55,912 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,914 miles

Both rear tyres worn low - 205/55R16

Front Inner brake pads appear low

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 45,076 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 39,722 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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YF12 YEK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YEK, 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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YF12 YEK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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