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M800 LYK

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,349 mi
Last recorded79,349 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 LYK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 79,349 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 72,623 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 68,178 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,722 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 64,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 61,595 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 58,642 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,974 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,013 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,567 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 42,994 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,217 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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M800 LYK is a 2012 BMW 116 in White 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 M800 LYK, 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 M800 LYK registered?

M800 LYK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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