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YF12 YKT

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,225 mi
Last recorded126,225 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 YKT
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 126,225 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2025 121,194 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 113,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 96,106 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 90,143 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 86,487 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 72,220 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

both front wipers smearing slightly

both rear brake discs worn

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2018 63,755 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 63,755 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 46,746 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 38,258 miles

Oil leak differential ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 38,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure inside bumper (1.9.2a)

Oil leak differential ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 28,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YKT is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YF12 YKT, 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 YKT registered?

YF12 YKT is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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