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YF12 YXH

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,649 mi
Last recorded139,649 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YXH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 139,649 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 134,587 miles

Steering rack creeping and rough on rotation

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower forward control both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 123,841 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front lower control arm balljoints both sides and bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 112,379 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 87,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 87,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 69,440 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,440 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2017 55,503 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 55,503 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,960 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,118 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 YXH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

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

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