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VK12 YBW

2012 BMW 116

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,394 mi
Last recorded76,394 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 YBW
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2026 76,394 miles

Nearside Front water in headlight

Pass 11 Mar 2025 72,505 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 67,686 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 63,108 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 58,945 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,216 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 48,015 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

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

Rear wiper blade defective.

Pass 4 Nov 2017 42,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 36,145 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 30,043 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 23,958 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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VK12 YBW 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 VK12 YBW, 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 VK12 YBW registered?

VK12 YBW is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is VK12 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK12 YBW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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