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YY12 WJV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,911 mi
Last recorded85,911 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 WJV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 85,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 83,979 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 83,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 82,766 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 82,187 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 75,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2019 58,437 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 53,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF SEAL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,547 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,008 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Jun 2015 28,399 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 WJV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

YY12 WJV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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The MOT history for YY12 WJV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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