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YN12 MHM

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,168 mi
Last recorded109,168 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN12 MHM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 109,168 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 105,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 105,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 98,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 91,535 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 82,867 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 82,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings excessive movement from steering rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 70,653 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 59,049 miles

Offside Front Slight play inner rack end

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 23 May 2017 43,832 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 32,582 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 32,580 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2015 24,316 miles

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

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

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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YN12 MHM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YN12 MHM, 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 YN12 MHM registered?

YN12 MHM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is YN12 MHM safe to buy?

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