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YG12 SKE

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,854 mi
Last recorded82,854 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 SKE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 82,854 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 82,706 miles

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 73,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,655 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 68,653 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 63,162 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth round both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 63,162 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth round both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 52,864 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 52,864 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 42,751 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 35,106 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 32,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 28,604 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 24,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,696 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,986 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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YG12 SKE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YG12 SKE, 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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YG12 SKE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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