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YG12 HZV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,767 mi
Last recorded139,767 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 HZV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 139,767 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 135,901 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 120,856 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 107,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has build up of condensation. Beam pattern OK

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 107,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has build up of condensation. Beam pattern OK

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 99,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has build up of condensation. Beam pattern Ok.

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,629 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Wearing on edges ()

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 63,472 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 63,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,714 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,570 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 29,812 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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YG12 HZV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HZV, 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 HZV registered?

YG12 HZV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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