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YF12 YNT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,203 mi
Last recorded121,203 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 121,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Jul 2026 121,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front head lamp lens cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2025 115,914 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 106,776 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 106,045 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 99,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 91,999 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 91,997 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damage to outer side wall but no cords showing, close to legal limit, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2019 86,264 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Damage to outer side wall but no cords showing, close to legal limit, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,642 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 72,584 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 61,668 miles

Under bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 61,668 miles

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

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

Under bonnet covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 41,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S front tyre worn well below 1.6mm tread depth outer edge

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S front tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inner and outer edges

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 YNT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YNT, 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 YNT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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