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YG12 YZK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,484 mi
Last recorded111,484 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 YZK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 111,484 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 106,698 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

service due

Pass 4 Jul 2023 101,300 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

various components corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2022 98,093 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 91,765 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 91,653 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055516 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2021 80,543 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 73,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 65,865 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 4 Jan 2018 53,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 42,205 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 31,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 18,179 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 YZK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YZK, 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 YZK registered?

YG12 YZK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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