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BK12 AYS

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,111 mi
Last recorded83,111 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 AYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 83,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 83,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2024 78,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder+ parking permit ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45R17 runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,538 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 73,527 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 70,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Wiper blades smear

Fail 1 Feb 2022 70,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Wiper blades smear

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 68,189 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Vehicle's light multi-switch loose in dash and moves when used at the time of test but not enough to affect normal operation (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2021 68,189 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Vehicle's light multi-switch loose in dash and moves when used at the time of test but not enough to affect normal operation (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Rectified incorrectly fitted dipped beam bulb (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,490 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Much residue on lower engine - advise full clean & re-check for source(s) Also engine oil level close to minimum. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,127 miles

all tyres nearing wear bands

Fail 23 Jan 2019 57,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all tyres nearing wear bands

Pass 10 Jan 2018 47,695 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge, no inner ply or chords visible (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge, no inner ply or chords visible (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on edges , nearing legal limits

Pass 27 Jan 2016 29,961 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 29,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 17,884 miles

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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BK12 AYS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK12 AYS, 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 BK12 AYS registered?

BK12 AYS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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