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SV12 LYS

2012 BMW 116

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,632 mi
Last recorded84,632 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 LYS
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 84,632 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 77,041 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 70,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 63,533 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 63,520 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,498 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 52,857 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 50,040 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 49,137 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,743 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 38,371 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 38,371 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 32,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2017 32,460 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,858 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Mar 2016 26,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2015 21,888 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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SV12 LYS is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV12 LYS, 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 SV12 LYS registered?

SV12 LYS is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is SV12 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 LYS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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