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YC12 WKV

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,890 mi
Last recorded89,890 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 WKV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 89,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

front windscreen washers slightly weak

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2026 89,888 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front headlamp has slight condensation

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

front windscreen washers slightly weak

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2025 86,908 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 84,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded unable to inspect fully, possible fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front lamp has condensation

Offside Rear brake pad sensor damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 79,296 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 74,770 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 74,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,483 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,689 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,026 miles

Bonnet Covers & Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

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

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

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

Rear Wiper Worn/Smearing On Screen

Pass 21 Dec 2017 60,044 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 60,044 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 54,435 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 49,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,762 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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YC12 WKV is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YC12 WKV, 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 YC12 WKV registered?

YC12 WKV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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