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LG12 YTS

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,732 mi
Last recorded89,732 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 YTS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 89,732 miles

engine oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 86,060 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,927 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 80,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 75,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,988 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 69,988 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 63,638 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 58,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Jan 2019 49,253 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2018 33,723 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 27,717 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 20,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 11,324 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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LG12 YTS is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LG12 YTS, 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 LG12 YTS registered?

LG12 YTS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is LG12 YTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG12 YTS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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