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Y7 KHY

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

128,306 mi
Last recorded128,306 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY7 KHY
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 128,306 miles

Exhaust noisy customer has had a after market exhaust system fitted from cat back. emissions have passed ok. (8.1.1 (a))

front under engine tray missing

under body starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jan 2026 128,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy customer has had a after market exhaust system fitted from cat back. emissions have passed ok. (8.1.1 (a))

front under engine tray missing

under body starting to corrode

Pass 16 Dec 2024 123,363 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 123,296 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 120,245 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 120,245 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2022 117,014 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2022 117,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 113,334 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 110,457 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 110,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 93,766 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 76,534 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2017 64,624 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,406 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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Y7 KHY is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey 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 Y7 KHY, 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 Y7 KHY registered?

Y7 KHY is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is Y7 KHY safe to buy?

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