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YK12 LTV

2012 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,725 mi
Last recorded73,725 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 LTV
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 73,725 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 68,065 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 68,065 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 65,844 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2022 62,829 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 58,803 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,639 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 49,336 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 42,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 33,815 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 25,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine noise

Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,142 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 LTV is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK12 LTV registered?

YK12 LTV is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is YK12 LTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 LTV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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