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LV12 YSE

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,826 mi
Last recorded70,826 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 YSE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 70,826 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 67,730 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 63,596 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight and wing damaged

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 63,535 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front headlight and wing damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 59,292 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear wiper worn

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2022 59,269 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear wiper worn

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 55,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 52,091 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tear on tread and worn on outer edge close to cord strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread worn close to legal limit strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under cover fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2020 52,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight tear on tread and worn on outer edge close to cord strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on tread worn close to legal limit strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under cover fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 46,798 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 43,169 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 43,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted securing clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 39,042 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,965 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 34,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 34,080 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 YSE is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LV12 YSE, 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 LV12 YSE registered?

LV12 YSE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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