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YH12 KZL

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,493 mi
Last recorded146,493 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 KZL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 146,493 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 139,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 124,370 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 109,963 miles

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

Lower large under trays fitted

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 94,591 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 84,364 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 76,967 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Mar 2018 56,729 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 56,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 45,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 45,317 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,609 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 35,609 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 32,398 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges!

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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YH12 KZL is a 2012 BMW 116 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH12 KZL, 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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YH12 KZL is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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