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YG12 PSU

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,143 mi
Last recorded102,143 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 PSU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 102,143 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 89,873 miles

Both front shock gators split

Fail 25 Oct 2024 89,873 miles

Both front shock gators split

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,300 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,287 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 59,862 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 50,900 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 47,441 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,824 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 25,397 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 25,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 15,558 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 7,308 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 5,538 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 PSU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PSU, 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 PSU registered?

YG12 PSU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is YG12 PSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 PSU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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