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YG12 UKB

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,989 mi
Last recorded112,989 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 UKB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 112,989 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 108,870 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust pipe cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2024 104,661 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 99,683 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 99,683 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,326 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 95,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 90,282 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 85,462 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 76,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,365 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,843 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,621 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 18,797 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 16,620 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 UKB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

YG12 UKB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is YG12 UKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 UKB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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