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LO12 YMG

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,635 mi
Last recorded104,635 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO12 YMG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 104,635 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 104,635 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 97,201 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 89,681 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 89,680 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 81,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 71,748 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

engine cover / undertrays fitted

small stone chip front windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2021 62,662 miles

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2020 55,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH rear on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 48,612 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 48,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 40,060 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

undertray / covers fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 30,434 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 22,163 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 14,485 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 14,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LO12 YMG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LO12 YMG, 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 LO12 YMG registered?

LO12 YMG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 August 2012.

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