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YP12 GFU

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,577 mi
Last recorded132,577 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GFU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 132,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Condensation In Headlight

Pass 21 Jan 2025 119,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 104,511 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,444 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 85,444 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 78,947 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 26 Apr 2019 54,540 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 49,004 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,877 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 40,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 33,824 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 GFU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GFU, 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 GFU registered?

YP12 GFU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is YP12 GFU safe to buy?

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