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YF12 ZFA

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

188,000 mi
Last recorded188,000 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 ZFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 188,000 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 172,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 159,833 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 141,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 126,354 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 106,859 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 87,489 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,581 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 56,609 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 37,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 37,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 ZFA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZFA, 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 ZFA registered?

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

Is YF12 ZFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF12 ZFA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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