MOT Status
ValidMileage
170,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensated (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner brake pads low
Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in tread
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Inner brake pads low
Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in tread
Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge
Offside Front nail in tyre tread no loss of pressure
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
small stone chips front windscreen.
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK12 UAB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 YK12 UAB, 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 YK12 UAB registered?
YK12 UAB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.
Is YK12 UAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for YK12 UAB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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