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YG12 JGY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,993 mi
Last recorded83,993 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 JGY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 83,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy all over and all rear suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

factory covers very restricted view

Fail 28 Jul 2026 83,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy all over and all rear suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

factory covers very restricted view

Pass 22 Jul 2025 81,974 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,479 miles

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2023 76,861 miles

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.71mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 76,861 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.71mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 72,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,414 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,421 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 57,911 miles

unable to check underside and outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 43,346 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 34,885 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 27,705 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 27,705 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 25,895 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 JGY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG12 JGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG12 JGY registered?

YG12 JGY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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