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LV12 YSB

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,476 mi
Last recorded72,476 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 YSB
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,476 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2025 66,540 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2024 60,363 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch trim cover missing

Pass 10 Jun 2022 46,412 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 43,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH COVER MISSING

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUBBER GAITER SPLIT (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 37,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower FRONT WHEEL ARCH LINER MISSING

Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,761 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 25,280 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 18,345 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2016 10,200 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 7,543 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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LV12 YSB is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LV12 YSB, 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 LV12 YSB registered?

LV12 YSB is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is LV12 YSB safe to buy?

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