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YE12 LGL

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,369 mi
Last recorded135,369 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LGL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 135,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 125,017 miles

Front Both front shock absorber dust covers split

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 105,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,566 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 95,566 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 87,889 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 78,818 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,887 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 65,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 42,505 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 36,627 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 22,419 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres starting to wear slightly on outer edges

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 LGL is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 YE12 LGL, 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 LGL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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