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YG12 WYD

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,741 mi
Last recorded94,741 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 WYD
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,741 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 87,597 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 79,845 miles

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 72,045 miles

engine & underbody covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2022 65,876 miles

engine & under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 62,916 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,657 miles

Front brake pads look low

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

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,906 miles

tyres all round perished on tread and sidewall

Fail 18 Feb 2019 50,905 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

tyres all round perished on sidewall and tread

Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,354 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2018 45,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working on wing mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,745 miles

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,470 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre tread.

Under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 20,778 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 WYD is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WYD, 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 WYD registered?

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

Is YG12 WYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG12 WYD 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.

Does YG12 WYD have outstanding finance?

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