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YM12 BVY

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,201 mi
Last recorded103,201 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 BVY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2025 103,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 97,588 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 91,759 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,411 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 81,254 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,136 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 72,518 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 70,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,155 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 54,312 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 46,586 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,688 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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YM12 BVY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YM12 BVY, 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 YM12 BVY registered?

YM12 BVY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is YM12 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM12 BVY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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