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YG12 SNV

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,758 mi
Last recorded109,758 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SNV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 109,758 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 100,833 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 97,153 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 97,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,277 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 78,619 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,858 miles

Nearside Front headlamp condensated

Pass 25 Mar 2020 66,432 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 59,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,330 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,027 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 34,200 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,132 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 SNV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

YG12 SNV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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