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YH12 YCJ

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,219 mi
Last recorded131,219 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YCJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 131,219 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 131,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 124,573 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 118,308 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 111,147 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 111,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 103,675 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 103,675 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 97,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 83,190 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 69,406 miles

Offside Front play in the steering rack inner arm

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and to outer sills

Pass 13 Apr 2017 55,385 miles

Plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Slight play in offside front steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 31,462 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 YCJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 YH12 YCJ, 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 YH12 YCJ registered?

YH12 YCJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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