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YD12 LFA

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,038 mi
Last recorded111,038 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 LFA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 111,038 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 102,238 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF + NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle under-cover's present + sill's.

Fail 8 Jun 2023 102,238 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF + OSF + NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle under-cover's present + sill's.

Pass 22 Apr 2022 91,614 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread + rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

all under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 83,670 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,261 miles

Front radiator and inter cooler slightly insecure

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))

under trays fitted limited inspection

Pass 6 Sep 2018 56,078 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,050 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 21 Sep 2016 39,423 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 3 May 2016 36,639 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

no printout produced due to low emissions

Pass 11 May 2015 26,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 25,272 miles

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

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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YD12 LFA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YD12 LFA, 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 YD12 LFA registered?

YD12 LFA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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