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YF12 YNJ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

145,501 mi
Last recorded145,501 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 145,501 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 136,798 miles

ref vt doc

Fail 9 Sep 2024 136,783 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front pads low close to disc lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine oil low minimum,exhaust flexi poor,front tyre treads uneven wear,springs-running gear rusting,front suspension arms play

Pass 9 Sep 2023 118,792 miles

ref vt doc

Fail 6 Sep 2023 118,732 miles

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

front discs lipped-pitting,front suspension arms play-osf rattle

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,736 miles

nsf tyre punctured,brake discs poor-lipped-brake judder,exhaust-flexi poor

service overdue alert active,idrive screen inop,antifreeze weak,rear wiper poor,engine oil maxed,osf steering arm balljoint play,osf tyre tread low-tyres uneven tread wear

Fail 12 Sep 2022 105,736 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect pattern -bulb fitment issue and both aims need resetting before retest (4.1.2 (c))

nsf tyre punctured,brake discs poor-lipped-brake judder,exhaust-flexi poor

service overdue alert active,idrive screen inop,antifreeze weak,rear wiper poor,engine oil maxed,osf steering arm balljoint play,osf tyre tread low-tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 14 Sep 2021 96,001 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 96,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 93,135 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 77,329 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,524 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jul 2017 61,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,926 miles

all tyres starting to crack in tread

Fail 28 Jul 2016 51,926 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YNJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

YF12 YNJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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