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YF12 YFZ

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,848 mi
Last recorded125,848 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YFZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 125,848 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2023 125,350 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 125,030 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 121,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 104,413 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,451 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,168 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front most top arm, slight play in ball joint too (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 RF (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing unevenly 225/40/18 RF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front most top arm, slight play in ball joint too (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/18 RF (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,164 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 58,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,970 miles

emission level to low to get a reading

front inner brake pads are wearing 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 YFZ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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