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YK12 GSA

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,001 mi
Last recorded72,001 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 GSA
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 72,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,502 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 66,487 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 66,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 62,843 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,099 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 55,257 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 55,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 50,917 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 50,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

under trays and engine covers obscuring some under bonnet and under vehicle components

Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,299 miles

rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,943 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 22,147 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 18,442 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 18,252 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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YK12 GSA is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YK12 GSA, 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 YK12 GSA registered?

YK12 GSA is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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