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YP12 ENU

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,005 mi
Last recorded158,005 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 158,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2024 146,744 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 132,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 120,752 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,198 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 99,771 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 76,830 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 76,830 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 56,784 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,380 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,476 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,474 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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YP12 ENU is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ENU, 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 YP12 ENU registered?

YP12 ENU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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The MOT history for YP12 ENU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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