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YH12 LBG

2012 BMW 116

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,855 mi
Last recorded117,855 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 LBG
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 117,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 114,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 109,693 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2023 100,476 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 91,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 82,506 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2020 79,650 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 79,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wiper blades judder

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,412 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 70,412 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 61,661 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 51,356 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,028 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,916 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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YH12 LBG is a 2012 BMW 116 in Grey with a 1,598cc 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 YH12 LBG, 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 YH12 LBG registered?

YH12 LBG is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is YH12 LBG safe to buy?

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