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YP12 SFJ

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,869 mi
Last recorded118,869 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 118,869 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 118,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,728 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 97,158 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,455 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 86,833 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 86,807 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp switch does not operate automatically when reverse gear is selected (4.6.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 79,118 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 66,583 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 50,600 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 50,597 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,047 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 27,852 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 27,852 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 19,602 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 SFJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SFJ, 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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YP12 SFJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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