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YF12 YVD

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,985 mi
Last recorded121,985 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YVD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 121,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 114,703 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 103,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 90,185 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 90,182 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,228 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,963 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 63,621 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 63,621 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,166 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,680 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,174 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 34,174 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 23,784 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 YVD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD registered?

YF12 YVD is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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