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YG12 YYZ

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,725 mi
Last recorded162,725 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 162,725 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Underbody covers fitted.

Pass 2 Jul 2024 153,471 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 148,319 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jul 2023 148,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect euro lhd headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Jun 2023 148,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 140,875 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 134,772 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 134,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 128,282 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 115,296 miles

both rear brake disc,s lipped

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 107,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre outer wear

Pass 8 Mar 2017 90,669 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,902 miles

Child seats fitted in rear at time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 YYZ 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 78.6%.

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 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 YYZ, 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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YG12 YYZ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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