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YE12 LNU

2012 BMW 116

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,010 mi
Last recorded79,010 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 LNU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,010 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 78,681 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,996 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 76,769 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 73,504 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 70,791 miles

Nearside Rear child lock on

can not check rear seat belts child seat fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 68,734 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 57,586 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 39,816 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 39,816 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 LNU is a 2012 BMW 116 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LNU, 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 LNU registered?

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

Is YE12 LNU safe to buy?

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