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YH12 UBN

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,592 mi
Last recorded44,592 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 UBN
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2025 44,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 25 Oct 2024 34,183 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 28,359 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 28,249 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 28,053 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 27,772 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 27,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 23,302 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 19,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 14,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 10,325 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 6,731 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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YH12 UBN is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YH12 UBN, 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 YH12 UBN registered?

YH12 UBN is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is YH12 UBN safe to buy?

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