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KT12 UYV

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,771 mi
Last recorded74,771 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT12 UYV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 74,771 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 68,303 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 61,501 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 54,177 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 47,215 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 44,176 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 44,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 42,747 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 42,735 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,630 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 25,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,586 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 14,029 miles

oil level on minimum

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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KT12 UYV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KT12 UYV, 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 KT12 UYV?

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What year was KT12 UYV registered?

KT12 UYV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is KT12 UYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT12 UYV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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