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YP12 EMK

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

81,583 mi
Last recorded81,583 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 EMK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 81,583 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 77,418 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 70,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,451 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 60,461 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ( Both N/S and O/S Inner Face ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 53,397 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 53,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,006 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 42,982 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,276 miles

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

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 13 Jul 2017 31,189 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 22,930 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 14,265 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 13,495 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YP12 EMK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YP12 EMK, 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 YP12 EMK registered?

YP12 EMK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is YP12 EMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 EMK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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