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YP12 FPO

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,004 mi
Last recorded128,004 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 FPO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 128,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 119,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 108,700 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2024 108,695 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 100,180 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 97,940 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 90,938 miles

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 90,937 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Advise engine bay covers & under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 85,497 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2019 80,624 miles

Advise Engine bay covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 9 Aug 2019 80,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear on the sidewall to tread area of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed through tear in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & cracking on the outer tread area of the tyre. ) ( Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer portion of the tyre almost worn through to inner membrane ) ( Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing As with the nearside front ) ( Replacement advised ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer portion of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to between 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 74,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,171 miles

Nearside Front cut to tyre outer wall

Pass 17 Jun 2015 42,487 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 FPO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

YP12 FPO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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