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YE12 LFL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,589 mi
Last recorded63,589 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LFL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 28 Oct 2025 63,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation on the lens (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 57,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 53,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 49,131 miles

undershields fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 45,049 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 41,711 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm min limit

Pass 30 Apr 2019 35,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 29,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 22,272 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 17,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 12,132 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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YE12 LFL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YE12 LFL, 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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YE12 LFL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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