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LY05 REG

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,240 mi
Last recorded67,240 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 REG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 67,240 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2026 67,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2025 59,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm edge 2mm centre (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 59,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm edge 2mm centre (225/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner inner tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 49,535 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 43,167 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 43,167 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 38,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 34,878 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 26,477 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 22,581 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 18,536 miles

rear wheel rims dented

Pass 18 May 2016 14,646 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 10,386 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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LY05 REG is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY05 REG, 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 LY05 REG registered?

LY05 REG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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