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YT12 ZFE

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,325 mi
Last recorded104,325 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 ZFE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 104,325 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 104,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside worn on edges and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 99,003 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 93,823 miles

Nearside Front moisture in light lens

Pass 13 Jun 2022 90,652 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 89,007 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 88,115 miles

Handbrake reached required efficiency but didn't achieve lockout at off side

Pass 21 Feb 2020 82,741 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,033 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 75,033 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,139 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 51,730 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 51,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 42,319 miles

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

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.

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 ZFE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT12 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

YT12 ZFE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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