MOT Status
ValidMileage
131,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s/r tyre has cracks all round
rear discs corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
n/s/r tyre has cracks all round
rear discs corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear tyre low on tread
rear exhaust pipe cracked no blow at time of test
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
nearside rear tyre low on tread
rear exhaust pipe cracked no blow at time of test
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Emission too clean to detect
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Emission too clean to detect
Nearside Rear bodywork badly damaged
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively due to corrosion on discs (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear bodywork badly damaged
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively due to corrosion on discs (1.2.1 (e))
TPMS warning light on
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 116?
Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YR12 BVY is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 YR12 BVY, 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 YR12 BVY registered?
YR12 BVY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 March 2012.
Is YR12 BVY safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR12 BVY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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