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YF12 YNO

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,935 mi
Last recorded122,935 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YNO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 122,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 118,392 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 115,120 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 108,453 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Feb 2020 102,295 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 102,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 95,902 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 95,902 miles

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,178 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,264 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 58,976 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 YNO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF12 YNO registered?

YF12 YNO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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The MOT history for YF12 YNO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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