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AK12 YLO

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,519 mi
Last recorded76,519 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YLO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 76,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight condensated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play at steering rack

Fail 10 Jul 2025 71,793 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight condensated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front play at steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2024 67,935 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 67,933 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 66,650 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 55,937 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2021 54,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 52,078 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 48,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 41,870 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,228 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2016 31,838 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,595 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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AK12 YLO is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AK12 YLO, 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 AK12 YLO registered?

AK12 YLO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is AK12 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 YLO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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