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YF12 YKC

2012 BMW 116

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,494 mi
Last recorded84,494 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YKC
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 84,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 78,982 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,478 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 72,477 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 64,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 63,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2020 57,584 miles

Front suspension arm bushes starting to wear

Nearside Rear tyre slight damage on outer wall

Rear brake discs wearing and starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2018 49,947 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 49,947 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating DISCS BADLY CORRODED REQUIRE NEW (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid AND CHECK WIPERS (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 48,549 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 37,481 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,796 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 29,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre valve slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2015 27,202 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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YF12 YKC is a 2012 BMW 116 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF12 YKC, 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 YF12 YKC registered?

YF12 YKC is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is YF12 YKC safe to buy?

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