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YT12 BPY

2012 BMW 116

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

71,923 mi
Last recorded71,923 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 BPY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 71,923 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shielding requires attention

Front Shock absorber covers deteriorating/failing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 7 May 2026 71,923 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shielding requires attention

Front Shock absorber covers deteriorating/failing

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 25 Apr 2025 66,940 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shielding requires attention

Front Shock absorber covers failing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Apr 2025 66,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Multiple damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust manifold heat shielding requires attention

Front Shock absorber covers failing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Strong Advise: Tyre devoid of tread inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2024 61,472 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 61,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Levelling not determined (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,752 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 53,752 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 44,782 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 44,778 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 35,256 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 35,154 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak/staining

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 28,745 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 28,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,212 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 19,212 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 8,406 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 8,406 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance wing mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 7,673 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 6,790 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 5,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 5,023 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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YT12 BPY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YT12 BPY, 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 YT12 BPY registered?

YT12 BPY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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