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YY12 JFK

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,314 mi
Last recorded103,314 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 JFK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 103,314 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 92,005 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 81,420 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,051 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 61,589 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 53,436 miles

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

engine covers / undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Apr 2018 46,833 miles

full underbody covers fitted

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 3 Apr 2018 46,832 miles

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

full underbody covers fitted

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 3 Apr 2017 36,125 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 25,637 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 12,434 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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YY12 JFK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YY12 JFK, 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 YY12 JFK registered?

YY12 JFK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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