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YF12 YKN

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,859 mi
Last recorded132,859 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YKN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 132,859 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 122,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer shoulder

Fail 10 Aug 2021 122,731 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner and outer shoulder

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,033 miles

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

under tray slightly damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2020 110,032 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray slightly damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2019 99,199 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 99,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,885 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2017 72,993 miles

unable to check some components due to engine covers and under trays

Fail 1 May 2017 72,993 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

unable to check some components due to engine covers and under trays

Pass 27 May 2016 64,484 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,961 miles

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

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

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 YKN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YKN, 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 YKN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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