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DK12 YAG

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,174 mi
Last recorded52,174 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 YAG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 52,174 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 50,159 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 48,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 43,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 37,627 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 30,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 26,367 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 21,702 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 19,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 16,452 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 12,847 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 9,455 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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DK12 YAG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK12 YAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK12 YAG registered?

DK12 YAG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is DK12 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK12 YAG shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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