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YE12 HPK

2012 BMW 116

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,069 mi
Last recorded60,069 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 HPK
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 60,069 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 60,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 56,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 53,812 miles

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under engine limiting visual access

Pass 26 Jan 2023 50,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to check outer sills fully as covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 47,530 miles

N/S/F headlight water ingress

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills and under engine limiting visual access

Pass 12 Jan 2021 45,360 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills and under engine limiting visual access

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 45,360 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Covers fitted to outer sills and under engine limiting visual access

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 41,367 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 37,380 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 37,380 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,447 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 28,644 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 24,274 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YE12 HPK is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YE12 HPK, 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 YE12 HPK registered?

YE12 HPK is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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