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BV12 KYO

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,545 mi
Last recorded82,545 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 KYO
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 79,827 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under cover fitted unable to view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 74,759 miles

Coolant residue on undercovers

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

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

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 68,370 miles

Nearside head lamp lens misty / ingress of water

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2021 63,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper top corner mist from radiator /possible slight leakage

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective ingress of water / misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under cover & trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 58,767 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 52,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Jan 2020 52,814 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

under cover trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2019 46,596 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,086 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,341 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 33,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,713 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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BV12 KYO is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BV12 KYO, 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 BV12 KYO registered?

BV12 KYO is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is BV12 KYO safe to buy?

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