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YT12 OYE

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,813 mi
Last recorded127,813 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 OYE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 127,813 miles

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

Front slight imbalance front brakes

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

Nearside Front water /condensation in headlight

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear shock covers broken

under body covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Feb 2025 118,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service light on

Fail 17 Feb 2025 118,397 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service light on

Pass 19 Feb 2024 108,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17'' RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 108,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17'' RSC (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17'' RSC (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,757 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 93,148 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,438 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,321 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 72,455 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 72,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 65,514 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,445 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,454 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 42,454 miles

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 31,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 23,394 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 OYE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OYE, 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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YT12 OYE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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