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YJ12 SYF

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

50,226 mi
Last recorded50,226 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ12 SYF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 50,226 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 43,607 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2024 35,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 27,631 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 21,215 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2021 14,236 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2021 14,236 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 7,690 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 1,381 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 1,122 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 1,043 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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YJ12 SYF is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YJ12 SYF, 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 YJ12 SYF registered?

YJ12 SYF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is YJ12 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ12 SYF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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