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YF12 YFD

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,498 mi
Last recorded111,498 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YFD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 111,498 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2024 104,034 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 104,034 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,398 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 95,398 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,101 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 79,112 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 69,831 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (Size 205.55.R 16 R.F.T) (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 2 Jul 2019 66,051 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 66,051 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 57,159 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,594 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 40,722 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 40,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,301 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 YFD is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF12 YFD, 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 YFD registered?

YF12 YFD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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