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2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,280 mi
Last recorded114,280 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 UTC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,280 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 114,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 111,345 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 93,901 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,843 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 82,843 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,468 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

No Emissions Detected.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 82,303 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both sides (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)

No Emissions Detected.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 81,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 UTC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YY12 UTC, 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 UTC registered?

YY12 UTC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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