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YE12 LYR

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,673 mi
Last recorded108,673 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 108,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in headlight but not affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 103,878 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 103,878 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 99,594 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 95,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 95,394 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2022 85,563 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 85,563 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 127,476 miles

rear pads and disc's worn.. wipers smear.. dpf flexy worn causing rattle from exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2020 55,908 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 37,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 28,605 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 24,982 miles

all 4 shocks show low damping affect on suspension shakers

Pass 28 Jun 2016 19,421 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 0mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing close to limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing close to limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

wipers smeary

Pass 30 Jun 2015 13,633 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 LYR is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

YE12 LYR is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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