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YP12 GZT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,134 mi
Last recorded131,134 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GZT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 131,134 miles

bonnet catches sticking

r/n/s tyre at min limit and perished outer side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2024 121,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge due for change 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge due for change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 118,127 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 112,960 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 110,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 103,838 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 96,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

engine misfire

Fail 28 Sep 2019 96,952 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

engine misfire

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 88,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 82,665 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 71,230 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 53,581 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2015 53,581 miles

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

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

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 GZT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GZT, 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 GZT registered?

YP12 GZT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is YP12 GZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 GZT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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