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YG12 MXU

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,762 mi
Last recorded64,762 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 MXU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 64,762 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 58,041 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 53,556 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 46,244 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 45,340 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 43,689 miles

All coil springs corroded

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2020 42,700 miles

light corrosion to rear coil springs

Pass 31 May 2019 40,350 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,014 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 30,456 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,772 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 15,449 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 12,836 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 MXU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

YG12 MXU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is YG12 MXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 MXU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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