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YH12 KZN

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,772 mi
Last recorded85,772 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 KZN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 85,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 85,709 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 81,729 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 73,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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 25 May 2023 66,551 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 66,551 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 55,165 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 46,741 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 38,683 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 37,726 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 37,726 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 35,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 34,165 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 34,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 24,474 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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YH12 KZN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YH12 KZN, 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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YH12 KZN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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