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LP12 YLJ

2012 BMW 116

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,335 mi
Last recorded37,335 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 YLJ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 37,335 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 33,661 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 29,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 26,401 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 25,202 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 23,500 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 23,500 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 21,289 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 18,880 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,190 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 15,451 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 11,902 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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LP12 YLJ is a 2012 BMW 116 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LP12 YLJ, 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 LP12 YLJ registered?

LP12 YLJ is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is LP12 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 YLJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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