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YK12 LMF

2012 BMW 116

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,340 mi
Last recorded100,340 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LMF
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 100,340 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 100,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 93,408 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 93,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 85,582 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 78,816 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2023 78,815 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 65,972 miles

Under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2020 61,184 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,200 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 48,612 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 42,221 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,436 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 24,113 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 LMF 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 YK12 LMF, 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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YK12 LMF is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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