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HK12 LYU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,970 mi
Last recorded132,970 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK12 LYU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 132,970 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 121,805 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 113,791 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very worn but not yet considered excessive ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non-repairable, inner edge of tyre ()

Pass 23 Jan 2021 109,975 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 109,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low Looks like headlamp has been pushed down by small impact. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,620 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 97,620 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 74,585 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 68,936 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn low on 3mm middle tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 45,130 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wiper blades smearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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HK12 LYU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK12 LYU, 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

How do I check the history of HK12 LYU?

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What year was HK12 LYU registered?

HK12 LYU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is HK12 LYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK12 LYU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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