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YS12 ZNU

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,269 mi
Last recorded99,269 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS12 ZNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 99,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jun 2026 99,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2025 96,977 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2024 90,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Aug 2023 83,813 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Aug 2023 83,635 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road in excess of 10mm and within swept area (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2022 76,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,319 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,986 miles

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

Offside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 46,008 miles

both front push/pull arm bushes split / leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2017 38,306 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Service and brake fluid change due soon

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2016 30,996 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily grooved on the outer sidewall

Pass 3 Aug 2015 22,905 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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YS12 ZNU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YS12 ZNU, 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 YS12 ZNU registered?

YS12 ZNU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 August 2012.

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