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YL12 CFA

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

97,580 mi
Last recorded97,580 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL12 CFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 77,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 66,541 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,984 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive reardiff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,009 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 52,923 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 46,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 37,788 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 31,110 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 30,262 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 28,425 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,480 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 25,099 miles

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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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YL12 CFA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YL12 CFA, 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 YL12 CFA registered?

YL12 CFA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is YL12 CFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL12 CFA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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