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YG12 SVV

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,604 mi
Last recorded85,604 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SVV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 85,604 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 85,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 73,296 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 73,049 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

o/s outter body sill damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,901 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads 50% worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads 2mm

Fail 21 Mar 2018 59,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads 50% worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake pads 2mm

Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,326 miles

Offside Rear RTC damage to wing

Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,441 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 30,056 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 SVV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

YG12 SVV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is YG12 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 SVV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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