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YG12 UAH

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,438 mi
Last recorded120,438 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UAH
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 120,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,665 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 111,665 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 101,341 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 87,844 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 80,698 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 70,715 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 67,240 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 62,201 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 62,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 49,688 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 35,142 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 UAH is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UAH, 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 UAH registered?

YG12 UAH is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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