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YG12 YLY

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,975 mi
Last recorded74,975 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 YLY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,975 miles

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))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 66,077 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray obscuring location (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 63,945 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 60,208 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 55,544 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 51,633 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 51,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Condensation inside light lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,932 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,930 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 44,046 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,313 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 38,351 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 34,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 25,156 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2015 20,131 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 YLY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YLY, 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 YLY registered?

YG12 YLY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is YG12 YLY safe to buy?

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