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YF12 YLN

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,207 mi
Last recorded133,207 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YLN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 133,207 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 133,207 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 127,834 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 117,326 miles

Nearside Front DAMAGE TO CAR

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

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 106,562 miles

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

Nearside Front damage to car

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

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

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

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

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2019 92,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jul 2019 92,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 75,336 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2018 75,336 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2017 53,921 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 35,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 34,674 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 34,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 28,510 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 YLN is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLN, 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 YLN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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