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YP12 GZS

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,061 mi
Last recorded49,061 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GZS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 49,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 38,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 34,604 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 34,604 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 28,912 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 24,923 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHT CORROSION TO ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded SLIGHT CORROSION TO ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 22,021 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 17,126 miles

all tyres cracking between tread blocks slightly

Pass 24 Apr 2017 12,188 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 9,963 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 8,059 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 GZS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

YP12 GZS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is YP12 GZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 GZS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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