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YG12 AYL

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,837 mi
Last recorded69,837 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 AYL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 69,837 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 66,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 66,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 62,963 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 59,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 58,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 46,065 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 36,893 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,407 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,019 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 27,544 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,592 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 20,112 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 16,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

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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YG12 AYL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YG12 AYL, 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 YG12 AYL registered?

YG12 AYL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YG12 AYL safe to buy?

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