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YH12 YZP

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,729 mi
Last recorded29,729 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 YZP
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 29,729 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 29,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2015 22,377 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 22,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect underbody due to covers fitted

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 YZP is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YZP, 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 YZP registered?

YH12 YZP is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is YH12 YZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH12 YZP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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