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L33 YNM

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,971 mi
Last recorded106,971 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 YNM
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 106,971 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2025 106,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2024 100,031 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 94,747 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2023 94,747 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2022 87,336 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2022 87,336 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 73,641 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 70,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front track rod has slight play

Pass 28 Aug 2019 62,411 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 62,409 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 46,638 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 38,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,272 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 16,787 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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L33 YNM is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L33 YNM, 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 L33 YNM registered?

L33 YNM is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is L33 YNM safe to buy?

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