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YK12 MUE

2012 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,621 mi
Last recorded126,621 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 11669,651 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 MUE
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 126,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Water Ingress to lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 126,620 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Water Ingress to lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,662 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 117,661 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,839 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 110,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working Door mirror repeater inoperative (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 104,296 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 100,218 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 97,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,675 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,832 miles

vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result.visually OK.

Fail 29 Mar 2018 75,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result.visually OK.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,174 miles

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

Vehicle emissions are too clean to record a result - Visually OK

Pass 9 Apr 2016 53,605 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 40,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,489 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MUE is a 2012 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MUE, 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 MUE registered?

YK12 MUE is a 2012 BMW 116, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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