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YF12 YYH

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,012 mi
Last recorded195,012 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YYH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 195,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 171,762 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 159,681 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 159,658 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working n/s & o/s (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 156,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2020 131,593 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,690 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 102,592 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 102,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 89,422 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 82,014 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 56,912 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 YYH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

YF12 YYH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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