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YE12 LGU

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,528 mi
Last recorded144,528 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LGU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 144,528 miles

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

Nearside repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Fail 12 May 2026 143,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside repeater light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 7 May 2025 135,296 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 121,124 miles

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

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

Under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2022 107,085 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,376 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,515 miles

Central Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 88,514 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,045 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 61,927 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 50,932 miles

Accident damage to rear of vehicle

Both rear registration lamps cracked

Nearside Rear Lamp assembly cracked

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

Pass 4 May 2016 38,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very close to cords outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and very close to cords outer edge (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 28,217 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 LGU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 LGU, 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 YE12 LGU registered?

YE12 LGU is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 10 May 2012.

Is YE12 LGU safe to buy?

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