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K55 UDY

2012 BMW 116

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,657 mi
Last recorded148,657 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK55 UDY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 148,657 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 136,671 miles

rear subframe undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2024 135,087 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 128,197 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 128,197 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 122,398 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 121,992 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,383 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 110,226 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,818 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 84,971 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play inner tie rod slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 73,253 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 68,446 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 57,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K55 UDY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 K55 UDY, 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 K55 UDY registered?

K55 UDY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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