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YF12 YYV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,381 mi
Last recorded123,381 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 123,381 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror back missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 113,853 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 102,400 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 77,316 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 68,123 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 63,698 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 59,832 miles

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

Offside Front DRL inop.

Fail 28 Nov 2018 59,832 miles

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

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

Offside Front DRL inop.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,091 miles

x4 discs pitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,441 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 42,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,623 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 YYV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 YYV, 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 YYV registered?

YF12 YYV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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